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Govt mandates Laugfs Gas to prioritize household supply

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The Government has directed Laugfs Gas, one of the major providers of cooking gas, to ensure a monthly supply of 3,000 metric tonnes to households on a priority basis compared to industrial customers, as a country-wide Laugfs gas shortage is being experienced.

Issuing a gazette notification on Friday under Section 12 of the Finance Act Commercial Hub regulations No. 01 of 2019, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed that the cooking gas provider should maintain a minimum of 7,500 MT of LP gas stock to ensure meeting the demand and continuity of LP gas supply to the domestic market without shortage.

Accordingly, the domestic sales of 9,000 MT LP gas are allowed through Laugfs Gas PLC for the next three months, effective from Friday till February 21 next year.

While the company is also told not to exceed its past monthly sales under the additional quota offered by the fresh regulations, it is instructed to pay all applicable taxes, including corporate taxes on domestic sales, as per the provisions of the Act.

The Board of Investment (BoI) is also tasked with reviewing the progress in two months, including the efforts to find alternative re-export markets as well.

(sundaytimes.lk)

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No change in domestic LP gas prices this month

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Sri Lanka’s 02 main domestic gas suppliers, Litro Gas and Laugfs Gas, have confirmed that there will be no price revision for domestic LP gas cylinders this month.

Both companies stated that gas cylinders will continue to be sold at existing prices.

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National Tax Week kicks off today

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The National Tax Week begins today (June 02) under the theme “Strength through taxes”.

The inaugural ceremony is to be held at the President’s Office under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Deputy Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), P.K.S. Shantha stated that from today to June 07, officials will conduct awareness programs on the benefits of timely tax payments and the process of obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

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1st stock of imported coconut milk to undergo clearance, lab testing today

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The first consignment of imported coconut milk under the Government’s raw material importation programme is scheduled to undergo clearance and laboratory testing today (31), as part of a coordinated initiative by the Plantation Industries Ministry.

This initiative, approved by the Cabinet, aims to supply essential raw materials to industries linked to the coconut sector, aiming to reduce domestic coconut prices and support local manufacturers. The consignment currently under clearance includes products equivalent to 200 million coconuts. They are in the forms of frozen coconut milk, coconut milk powder and chunked coconut with testa (non-copra), imported as part of the programme initiated in March 2025. The stock will be used primarily in the coconut milk powder industry, which has been facing raw material shortages. The Plantation Industries Ministry expects this move to reduce the pressure on local coconut supplies and contribute to a drop in retail coconut prices.

(dailynews.lk)

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