Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa says that even though there is a small shortage of certain essential items, there are sufficient stocks of all other essential items.
During a meeting today, the Finance Ministry said it was announced that there was a small shortage of milk powder, gas, wheat flour, and cement while there are sufficient stocks of all other essential items.
The Finance Minister made the observation during a meeting with the members of the committee that was appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to provide essential items without a shortage to consumers. (NewsWire)