The Corona outbreak has had a significant economic impact on Sri Lanka. Inflows of foreign currency into sri lanka have been significantly hampered. As a result, there is a serious gasoline scarcity. Power cuts are in effect in sri lanka for seven and a half hours every day due to a shortage of funds to purchase coal. The cost of gasoline and diesel has reached an all-time high. Due to the gas cylinder blockade in sri lanka, 90% of the country's eateries are closed. Only restaurants with wood stoves are open.

Sri Lanka's currency has depreciated significantly. In terms of the US dollar, the Sri Lankan rupee has risen to 320. A gas cylinder's price has been raised to Rs. 4190. Not only that, but cooking gas is in short supply. As a result, the cost of items has risen dramatically. Snack prices at bakeries and dessert shops have increased. A pair of insoles costs 80 rupees.

Rice costs 100 cents per kg, cumin costs 1899 cents a kilo, and huge cumin costs Rs. For 1500 rupees, it was sold. A large onion costs Rs.400, an egg costs Rs.36, and chicken costs Rs.1000. Milk powder costs Rs. 1945 per kilo. Milk and tea sales in businesses have been halted because a cup of tea must be sold for 100 rupees.
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G GOWTHAM

26/03/2022 04:30 AM