FM officials accused of seeking to lift palm oil import restrictions
Source: Sri Lanka Mirror
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: October 22, 2026 at 11:10
๐ Summary
The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has alleged that certain Finance Ministry officials are attempting to remove restrictions on palm oil imports by misleading the President and the Cabinet. NMCRP President Ranjith Withanage has urged the President to intervene and prevent the move, citing concerns over consumer health and food safety. Withanage said [โฆ]