Food prices hiked amid rising gas costs

2026-03-12 - 05:08

The All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association (AICROA) has announced a price increase on food items effective from midnight yesterday (March 11). The Association cited the recent rise in gas prices as the reason for the hike. Accordingly, the price of plain tea will be increased by Rs. 05, milk tea by Rs. 10, short eats by Rs. 10, and the price of a packet of rice and kottu by Rs. 25.