The prices of several brands of liquor and cigarettes have been increased with effect from midnight yesterday (October 1).
The prices of Certain Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka(DCSL) brands of liquor have been increased by an average of Rs. 150 per 750 ml.
The prices of two brands of cigarettes have also been increased by Rs. 5 per stick.
Sources said that with the increase in taxes, these prices have been increased.