Gold prices have seen an increase in Sri Lanka today, local gold merchants reported.

Thereby, a 22-karat sovereign has increased up to Rs. 155,000 in the local gold market.

Meanwhile, the price of a 24-karat gold sovereign has also increased to Rs. 169,550.

According to local gold merchants, the price of gold has increased due to a rise in the dollar rate and gold prices in the global market. (NewsWire)