It is reported that the price of a kilo of wheat flour imported from India has been increased to 350 rupees as of yesterday (28th).
Due to this, the price of a loaf of bread will be increased to 250 rupees from this week, said the president of All Ceylon Bakeries Association NK. Jayawardene said. So far, a loaf of bread was sold at a price between 170 to 190 rupees.