Lanka Sathosa has cut the prices of six essential food items across its island-wide outlet network. The new prices will take effect from September 26.
According to a media release from Lanka Sathosa Marketing Manager Ishan Godamanne, the cuts cover big onions, bulk white sugar, red lentils, wheat flour, red raw rice and white raw rice.
Under the new prices, big onions will sell at Rs. 309 per kilogram, down by Rs. 10.
Meanwhile, bulk white sugar will drop by Rs. 4 to Rs. 245 per kilogram, while red lentils will fall by Rs. 2 to Rs. 242 per kilogram.
The price of wheat flour will also fall by Rs. 5 to Rs. 174 per kilogram.
In addition, red raw rice will drop by Re. 1 to Rs. 173 per kilogram. White raw rice will also fall by Rs. 5 to Rs. 174 per kilogram.
New Prices at Lanka Sathosa Outlets
| Item | Price Reduction | New Price |
|---|---|---|
| Big onions | Rs. 10 | Rs. 309/kg |
| Bulk white sugar | Rs. 4 | Rs. 245/kg |
| Red lentils | Rs. 2 | Rs. 242/kg |
| Wheat flour | Rs. 5 | Rs. 174/kg |
| Red raw rice | Re. 1 | Rs. 173/kg |
| White raw rice | Rs. 5 | Rs. 174/kg |
Lanka Sathosa said it introduced the price cuts as part of its national mission to support poverty alleviation and provide relief to consumers.
As a result, customers can buy all six items at the new prices from September 26.
The reduced rates will apply across all Lanka Sathosa branches nationwide.
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Last modified: September 26, 2026
