– The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) was not informed of the Rs. 13 increase in wheat flour prices and has launched islandwide raids against traders selling wheat flour at higher prices, CAA Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon said today.He told the media that the authority had learnt of the price increase through media reports.Samarakoon said the CAA had immediately contacted wheat flour companies by email, seeking clarification on the reasons for the increase and the extent of the price hike.

He said the authority would take necessary action after receiving responses from the companies.