Meanings of approved the price in English

Last Saturday's Central Council meeting approved the price hike for this and next year's finals.

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said the cabinet approved the price formula with revisions every two months.

Ms Etain Doyle approved the price increases but also set conditions, including deadlines for network restoration work and digitalisation in its franchise areas.

The Commission for Energy Regulation, which approved the price rise for residential customers yesterday, is urging bill payers to "shop around" for energy supplies.