Hasitha Premaratne Quotes

An increase in domestic fuel prices will be inflationary and controls will have to come through rates. But the central bank will likely hold back this month to let the effects of its previous rate hikes materialize.

- Hasitha Premaratne

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Given the election situation, I don't see a sharp rise in fuel prices, but further interest rate hikes won't be a negative political factor. - Hasitha Premaratne

This could easily affect the result. The relief measures, especially for agriculture, can be used as an election platform in the remaining campaign rallies. - Hasitha Premaratne

With inflation slowing, the focus now is to keep rates steady for growth. - Hasitha Premaratne