The overall rate of inflation year-on-year based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) decreased to 12.0% in June 2023, the Department of Census and Statistics reported.
According to the Department, it is a drop in comparison to the 25.2% that was reported in May 2023.
Food inflation decreased to 4.1% in June in comparison to the 21.5% reported in May.
Non- Food inflation decreased to 16.2% in June in comparison to the 27.0% reported in May.
Full report: http://www.statistics.gov.lk/WebReleases/CCPI_20230630E (NewsWire)