Import taxes on big onions, potatoes and garlic increased
August 19, 2011 02:12 pm
The Import Taxes on big onions was increased by Rs. 10 per kilogramme, potatoes by Rs. 5 and garlic by Rs. 15, the Ministry of Finance stated.
Speaking to Ada Derana, Minister of Internal Trade, Johnston Fernando stated that the import taxes have been increased because domestic prices must be controlled now that the local farmers have released their stocks into the market.
Speaking to Ada Derana, Minister of Internal Trade, Johnston Fernando stated that the import taxes have been increased because domestic prices must be controlled now that the local farmers have released their stocks into the market.