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Fuel prices to be increased - Colombo


The main opposition UNP today alleged that fuel prices are to be increased once again in the coming weeks.


Party Spokesman and Member of Parliament Gayantha Karunathilaka told a news conference today that the decision to allow Lanka India Oil Company (LIOC) and the repeated statements made by the subject Minister Susil Premajayantha that the CPC is running at a loss are clear indications of a price hike in the future.

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