Import tax on sugar and palm oil has been increased . Taking import tax increase as an excuse bakery owners said to have been preparing to increase the bread and other bakery products . When inquired about this from the higher officer of the treasury , he said increase in bread or bakery product will not be allowed.
In the world market one metric ton of sugar was US$ 512 on 1st December 2016. It has now come down to US$ 408 . Hence, imposing special tax on sugar cannot be transferred to the consumers. When the production of palm oil increase in the country, treasury is prepared to revise and reduce the tax.