COLOMBO : Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando says that there is no shortage of eggs in the country, but some people are trying to portray that there is a shortage of eggs.
In the last few days, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) had conducted raids in search of traders who were selling eggs at rates higher than the controlled price. In contrast, steps were taken to produce several traders who sold eggs at higher prices before courts and were also fined.
According to a survey conducted by Colombo Times on Sunday,November 13 , eggs were not in the open market in areas such as Obeskerapura, Rajagiriya, Wattala and Akbar Town.
Meanwhile, the President of the All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association, Sarath Ratnayake mentioned that it is problematic to sell eggs at the government’s controlled prices in view of the current market situation.
Further, he emphasized that if the price of Rs. 55 is given per egg, the shortage of eggs in the market can be avoided.
Traders said here that the farms sell eggs here at Rs 53 and they can sell them at Rs 55 only.
