COLOMBO: The import tax on a kilo of potatoes has been increased by Rs.10 with effect from last night, while the tax on a kilo of sugar has been increased by Rs. 12, the Finance Ministry said today.
“The import tax on potatoes was increased because the harvestof local farmers has started enteringthe market,” the ministry said.
Meanwhile, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said the tax increase onsugar would not impact on the consumers because the control price remained unchanged at Rs.95for a kilo of sugar.
