⛽ Namal Rajapaksa Challenges Government Over Fuel Pricing Transparency

• Political & Economic Critique: SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has challenged the Government to immediately publish a complete cost breakdown of fuel imports, including taxes, levies, transport costs, and margins. • Pricing Dispute: Rajapaksa questioned the continuous rise of local fuel prices despite lower global oil prices, demanding verifiable data to back up official claims of fuel subsidies. • Economic Impacts: The opposition figure accused the Government of passing the burden of economic mismanagement onto the public via higher taxes and living costs. He highlighted critical gaps failing to address youth unemployment and operational challenges hitting businesses, farmers, and the fisheries sector. • Key Demands: The call to action urges a shift toward economic relief, job creation, and enhanced domestic food production through mechanisms like fertilizer subsidies.