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| The price of a gas cylinder which was Rs 2,675 in April has now gone up to Rs 5,000. |
Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis continues, with the prime minister warning of food shortages.
the Sri Lankan government has vowed to buy fertilizer for next season's crops.
In April last year, President Gotabia Rajapaksa banned all forms of chemical fertilizers, which greatly reduced crop yields.
Although the government has lifted the ban, no steps have been taken so far to import fertilizers from abroad.
However, better supply of fertilizer will be ensured from September to March next season.
"I sincerely request everyone to accept the gravity of the situation," he said.
President Rajapaksa on Friday approved the addition of nine new ministers to the cabinet, including the health, trade and tourism ministers.
However, he did not name a key finance ministry, after which it is likely that Prime Minister Vikram Singh will look into the ministry.
And there is a severe shortage of medicines while economic activity has come to a standstill.
I can't say what will happen in the next two months. Maybe we won't be here.
Nearby, citizens line up to buy gas cylinders for cooking. The price of a gas cylinder which was Rs 2,675 in April has now gone up to Rs 5,000.
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| The central bank governor said the loan had been obtained from the World Bank. |
Muhammad Shazli, a part-time taxi driver standing in line,
"There are 500 people here but only 200 cylinders will be provided."
Muhammad Shazli has five family members who want to buy cylinders for cooking. "There is nothing we can do without gas and kerosene," he said.
What is the last option?
Without food we would die and that would be 100 percent certain. " Will feel
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