Import levy on Big Onions reduced
October 1, 2019 01:49 pm
The government has decided to reduce the import levy on Big Onions, stated the Ministry of Agriculture.
Accordingly, the import levy will be reduced by Rs 39 per a1 kilo of Big Onions.
The levy reduction will be in effect from midnight today (01), stated the Ministry.
Minister of Agriculture P. Harrison stated that this decision was taken as the increased price of Big Onions in the market has inconvenienced the consumer.
