Opposition urges govt. to reverse fuel price hike

Opposition urges govt. to reverse fuel price hike

December 23, 2021   10:43 am

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), raising concerns over the recent fuel price hike, has urged the government to reverse the move.

In a statement, the party’s general secretary, Ranjith Madduma Bandara said the government has gravely burdened the general public by increasing the fuel prices.

Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa pledged to provide solutions for the country’s economic crisis, under a government formed by the SJB.

Speaking to media in Colombo, Premadasa said, the public would not have to undergo such a crisis had they made the right decision.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at unprecedented speed, warns MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at unprecedented speed, warns MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

'Sancharaka Udawa 2026' - Travel & Tourism Fair inaugurated under the patronage of PM Harini (English)

Heavy rainfall above 150mm recorded in several provinces within yesterday (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin - 202605-15

President reviews post-Ditwah recovery in Badulla; Land, housing issues deliberated with officials (English)

Adverse weather wreak havoc across Sri Lanka; Heavy rains to continue, over 1,000 families affected (English)

Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: No footage found from CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva's residence (English)