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Gas conversion mooted for three wheelers

The Government has decided to save 40 per cent of money spent on fuel for three-wheelers by converting them for running on gas. This will reduce the burden on both three-wheeler drivers and commuters due to recent fuel price hike. Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma told the Daily News that the fuel price hike is a heavy burden on the economy and this decision was taken with the objective of reducing the hardships of commuters. There are over 300,000 three-wheelers in the country and users are facing a difficult situation due to the petrol price hike.