The Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade, Johnston Fernando, and Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authorities (CAA) Rumy Marzook were not available for comment. The Island also learns that a price of a 12.5 kg LG Gas Cylinder will be increased by Rs. 50 to 75 on Wednesday (May 5). At present, a shell gas cylinder is Rs. 1,550 and Laughs Rs. 1,421. Representatives from Shell and LAUGFS had discussions with CAA officials on Thursday (April 29) and the price increase requested was Rs. 350 per 12.5 kg cylinder. The new increase in price was to be gazette effective April 30, but put on hold till Wednesday (May 5)..
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