CAA to take action against 40 gas sellers

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) is to take legal action against 40 traders who had sold gas cylinders at higher prices.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the CAA has carried out raids on 40 traders who had either hidden stocks of gas or sold gas at higher prices.

The statement said that the CAA had carried out raids as a precaution due to the prevailing gas shortage.

Additionally, the Finance Ministry stated emergency measures had been taken to promptly resolve the gas shortage.