The cost of bread rose this week due to government taxes on palm oil which is used in baking.
A 450g loaf of bread will now cost Rs 5 more, the president of the All Ceylon Bakers Association, N K Jayawardene was quoted by Ceylon Today as saying.
The Consumer Affairs Authority rejected media reports that the cost of flour was also due to rise.
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