People protest demanding gas and kerosene

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People are currently engaged in protests in many places in Colombo demanding for gas and kerosene.

Protests have been conducted in the Grandpass area in Colombo since yesterday demanding the supply of gas and currently, the protesters are protesting on the highway. The protest has also caused heavy traffic congestion in the Grandpass area yesterday.

Meanwhile, gas consumers in the Navinna area in Maharagama also started a protest this morning. They were blocking the High-Level Road and police were deployed to control the protesters.

In addition, people in many parts of the country are protesting for gas.

It is reported that there is a shortage of gas throughout the country at present and it has not been possible to supply the required gas for essential services.

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