COLOMBO (News 1st); Prices of rice, vegetables, and fruits have increased compared to the beginning of 2021.Here’s the standing of the prices of some of the essential items.Rice (1kg): From Rs.

115/- to Rs. 158/-Dhal (1kg): From Rs. 188/- to Rs. 268/-Dried Chili (1kg); From Rs. 610/- to Rs. 628/-When you compare these prices, it cost Rs.

313/- to have a meal of rice, dhal, and coconut sambol, at the beginning of the year.However, in December 2021 that cost has increased by another Rs.

57/-, due to the increase in prices.At the same time, the prices of vegetables have also increased and the following is a detailed price document released by the Government Information Department, with the latest prices of vegetables with local traders. .

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