š Prima Ceylon Hikes Wheat Flour Prices Prima Ceylon Ltd. has announced an immediate price increase for wheat flour, citing rising transport costs as the primary driver for the adjustment.
⢠Price Adjustment: The price of a kilogram of "Milk" brand flour has been raised by Rs. 5. ⢠New Market Rate: The retail price has shifted from Rs. 220 to Rs. 225 per kg, reflecting a 2.27% increase. ⢠Economic Context: As a staple commodity, this price hike in the food processing sector is expected to have a cascading effect on the cost of bakery products and related downstream industries, impacting overall household expenditure.
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