Prices of some food items to be increased

March 31, 2026 at 10:38 AM

The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that food prices across the country will increase from midnight today (31).

According to the association, the price hike is being implemented following the government’s decision to revise electricity tariffs.

As such, the price of a rice packet and kottu will go up by Rs. 30, short eats by Rs. 10, and milk tea and plain tea by Rs. 5. (Newswire)