Lanka Sathosa has slashed the prices of seven essential food items, in view of the upcoming Christmas season. 

Issuing a notice in this regard, Lanka Sathosa announced that the following price reductions will be effective from tomorrow (23 Dec.), 

• Big onion – Rs. 185.00 per kilogram (reduced by Rs. 5.00) 
• Red lentils – Rs. 374.00 per kilogram (reduced by Rs. 11.00) 
• Canned fish (local) – Rs. 475.00 per 425g (reduced by Rs. 15.00) 
• Chili – Rs. 178.00 per kilogram (reduced by Rs. 15.00) 
• Sprats – Rs. 1,100.00 per kilogram (reduced by Rs. 50.00) 
• White sugar – Rs. 220.00 per kilogram (reduced by Rs. 4.00) 
• Potato – Rs. 1,100.00 per kilogram (reduced by Rs. 5.00)

Source – Adaderana.lk