As an economic crisis sends food and gas prices soaring in Sri Lanka, candles have become the latest commodity to be hit as shortages have begun to be reported in the southern capital of Colombo.
"Candles not available due to gas shortage" read a sign at St. Anthony's church in Colombo, the latest product to reportedly come in to short supply as the costs of basic goods continues to climb and shortages continue to grow.
According to Nikkei Asia, other goods in short supply include powdered milk.
“Those lucky enough to get access to a few remaining packets share details of their find in whispers, as if discussing contraband items,” writes Marwaan Macan-Markar.
Read more from Nikkei Asia here.
