BBC World Business Report

Why Sri Lanka is raising electricity prices for most households

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The Sri Lankan government has increased electricity prices for most households by more than 8% as fuel costs surge due to the Iran conflict.

Plus, Bisi Adebayo looks at the impact the war is having on jet fuel costs and how British and American food giants, Unilever and McCormick, have agreed a deal to combine parts of their food businesses.
31 Mar 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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