The Bakery Owners’ Association says the price of a 450g loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 30 with effect from midnight today (March 11).
The association explained that the decision to raise the price bread was taken to mirror the increase in wheat flour prices.
Meanwhile, the prices of other bakery products will have to be increased approximately by Rs 10, they said further.
Earlier today, the Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt.) Ltd announced that it would hike the price of wheat flour by Rs. 35.00 per kilogram from today.
In the meantime, the All-Ceylon Restaurant Owner’s said the prices of all food items at restaurants will have to be increased in line with the price hike in commodities.
Addressing a media briefing, the national organizer of the association Asela Sampath noted that the price of a packet of rice and curry is expected to be raised by Rs. 20 or Rs. 30.
