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Munda Gas here shortly

by Rashomi Silva

Munda gas, the latest entrant to the domestic gas market, will be available in Sri Lanka in three weeks.

The first shipment of gas for Sri Lanka has already left Singapore, Munda Gas Chairman Wicky Wickramanayeke added.

Munda Gas officials said the company will strive to keep transport costs down by using rail freight in order to give a fair price to the consumers. The new gas cylinders will be sold islandwide including the North and East.

Wickramanayeke said the weight of a standard cylinder will not be reduced though the price tag is lower than the current market rates.

Speaking at the monthly press briefing, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Ravi Karunanayake said it is his duty to protect the consumers. The minister added that he does not want monopolies in trade affairs, either government or private.

The main intention of inviting Munda Gas Chairman to participate in this press conference is to clear misinformation. The minister commended Munda Gas for commencing operations in Sri Lanka.

"In keeping with the vision of the Prime Minister, the present government has been working towards the development of the country. We knew the economy was in a critical state but we never expected it to be this bad." 

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