Laugfs makes gas consumers scream, again

By Upali de Saram

Laugfs has increased the price of the 12.5 kg domestic gas cylinder by Rs. 1,359, and the new price reported is Rs. 4,199.

In August, 2021 the price of a 12.5 kg gas cylinder was increased from Rs 1,493 to Rs 1,856 and, again, in October it was increased to 2,840. Now, it has increased to Rs 4,199.

The price of the 5 kg Laugfs Gas cylinder has been increased by Rs. 544 and the new price is Rs. 1,680.

Laugfs has not yet made any official announcement about the increase but Laugfs agents confirmed the price increase.

Attempts to contact Laugfs Gas Chairman HK Weagpitiya were not successful.