Rate of Inflation increases : November figures released

December 21, 2023 at 4:36 PM

The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has been reported as 2.8% in November 2023.

According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the Rate of Inflation recorded for November is an increase compared to the 1% reported in October 2023. 

Meanwhile, food inflation in November has increased to (-2.2)%, compared to (-5.2)% in October. 

Non-food inflation has also increased to 7.1% in November from the 6.3% reported in October.

Full report : http://www.statistics.gov.lk/WebReleases/NCPI_November_2023 (NewsWire)