A-9 road opening brings better prospects

Price reduction in consumables:

The supply of rice, vegetables, fruits and other local produce from the North and East has increased rapidly with the opening of the A-9 road after 30 years, said Trade, Marketing Development and Consumer Affairs Minister Bandula Goonewardena.

This has resulted in the price reduction of rice at the local market with a kilo of local white rice being available between Rs. 45-50 and consumers can buy this variety at Rs 45 per kilo at all CWE branches in the country. Meanwhile vegetable from the North have begun to arrive at the local market and this will further reduce the price of vegetable by April. The Minister said the CWE outlets will be increased to 200 from the present 160 by April and added that the addition of 363 coop city shops and another 1100 mini coop city shops would further ensure consumers with a better service throughout the country.