Price of a cup of tea to increase by Rs. 10 from tonight: Canteen Owners

 The All Island Canteen Owners' Association (AICOA) has decided to increase the price of a cup of tea by Rs. 10 from tonight.

 

AICOA President Harshana Rukshan told that the decision was made due to the failure to reduce milk powder prices.

 

Recently, milk powder importers increased the maximum retail price of a 400g milk powder packet by Rs. 50.

 

"As an association, we tried to have a discussion with the Trade Minister regarding this issue and requested his intervention to control the price increase. Unfortunately, we were not even given an opportunity to meet him," Rukshan said.

 

Therefore, the association has decided to increase the retail price of a cup of milk tea by Rs. 10.

 

Meanwhile, the AICOA announced that, in response to the milk powder price hike, the price of all milk-based beverages, including milk tea, will also be increased by Rs. 10 from tonight.

 

Additionally, Rukshan stated that the prices of several food items made with milk, including cheese and kottu, will also be increased by Rs. 10.