Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Galle· 7 April 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Prices of Essential Goods and Economic Relief Package

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Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka said that, ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, sharp increases in the prices of essentials, fuel, gas, electricity, rice, and other goods were placing significant hardship on the public. He requested the Government to prioritize relief measures and act in the public interest during this period.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year fast approaching, prices of essential goods have increased to unprecedented levels, causing great hardship to the people. Fuel prices, gas prices, and electricity bills have risen; as well as the prices of rice and other items. Therefore, we make a special request from the Government to focus on providing relief to the people and to act in their interest at this moment.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 7 April 2026 ·No. 23476 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 April 2026. No. 23476. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/421