At the moment, fuel transport bowsers and freight trucks operating on various contracts are also on strike.
Their demand is that transport fares should be increased in line with rising fuel prices.
However, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced an increase in freight rates for fuel transport bowsers from April 1.
However, they have requested for a 60% increase in tariffs as fuel is transported by bowsers owned by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.
Meanwhile, a large number of tippers and lorries transporting goods from various institutions have also stopped running, demanding higher fares due to the increase in fuel prices.
At the same time, commodity prices will rise as the prices of all commodities increase.
