The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 20 November 2025 ·Debate: Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate

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Ravi Karunanayake urged the Government to work constructively with the private sector to reduce energy costs, arguing that lowering unit prices to around Rs. 18–20 would improve industrial competitiveness. He also called for coordination with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and the IMF to allow investment while providing targeted relief.

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¶ 01 I know, Sir. I will just take one more minute.

¶ 02 Please use honey, not vinegar—work with the private sector to drive down costs. If we can get units down to Rs. 18–20, industry will compete. With CPC and IMF, ensure space for investment and targeted relief.

¶ 03 Thank you.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 20 November 2025 ·No. 22934 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 November 2025. No. 22934. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4410