In its outlets in Badulla, this condition is Rs. 500.

Consumers are worried by this condition laid down by a state instituton, which is a violation of clause 16 of the Consumer Affairs Act no. 9 of 2003.

In the open market, sugar is sold at nearly Rs. 120 a kilo.

The newspaper says the CWE, faced with a severe financial crisis, is trying to promote its sales through sugar.

Attempts to contact responsible officials failed.