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Colombo, June 1 (NewsWire) – Price of a cigarette increased by Rs 5 with effect from today (01 June) due to the increase in VAT.
Meanwhile, The Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka (DCSL) has also announced a hike in the price of locally manufactured liquor.
According to DCSL, the price of a 750 ml bottle of liquor issued under the Extra Special Label has been increased by Rs 680.
Thereby, the new price of a 750 ml bottle of liquor issued under the Extra Special Label is Rs 2500 per bottle.
Meanwhile, the price of locally produced beer has been increased by Rs 30.
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