However, upon calling the hotline on the statement, 'Sri Lanka Mirror' learns that the 'amendment' is actually a price increase. 

Admitting that a shortage exists due to import restrictions, the company says that they would increase production to meet market demands.

However, the statement notes that from Dec. 24, 2020, import restrictions only applied to tyres of 12 and 13 inch rim sizes as well as to tyres of Trishaws, motorbikes and scooters.