The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 1 March 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2))

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Ravi Karunanayake questioned the Government’s fuel pricing and taxation approach, arguing that a nominal 14 per cent tax has effectively risen to 36 per cent and that outdated cost calculations no longer reflect current conditions. He said costs had increased substantially over 11 years and urged the Minister to account for the practical realities faced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation rather than relying on theoretical figures.

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¶ 01 Hon. Minister, even your vehicle could face fuel shortage tomorrow. Practically, a 14% tax has become 36% in effect. Your Rs. 6.90 calculation hasn’t changed though costs have risen about 150% over 11 years. CPC’s practical realities are being ignored in favor of theory. This is not fair. That’s my concern.

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Source: Hansard, Saturday, 1 March 2025 ·No. 1741955797040395 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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