The National Movement to Protect Consumer Rights (NMPCR) alleges some businesses are attempting to mix palm oil with coconut oil and release it to the market. NMPCR Convenor Ranjith Vithanage claims that some businesses had lobbied for a reduction in import tax of palm oil, and are looking to capitalise on the demand for coconut oil during the coming traditional New Year season in April. The NMPCR stated that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had previously instructed to increase tax on palm oil imports considering the risks posed to health and provided incentives for the promotion and use of cocon…