Working from home is not necessary in the country at present despite the global crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, said on Thursday (12).

The minister said the government is closely monitoring developments and would consider introducing work-from-home arrangements for both public and private sector employees if the situation worsens.

Samarasinghe said the conflict has disrupted global supply chains, increasing shipping costs and driving up prices of essential goods in international markets.

He noted that global oil and gas prices have also risen, warning that although fuel prices have already been adjusted locally, further increases could occur by April when new shipments arrive at higher costs.

He added that some private gas suppliers have attempted to increase prices, but the government is monitoring the situation and taking steps to maintain price stability.

Samarasinghe urged the public to avoid panic-buying and to use resources responsibly, noting that long queues often form at fuel stations immediately after news of global conflicts emerges. (NewsWire)

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