The Overall Rate of Inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 7.3% in July 2026.
According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure is an increase compared to the 6.8% reported last month.
Food inflation has also increased to 6.3% in July 2026, compared to the 3.6% recorded in June 2026.
However, non-food inflation has decreased to 7.8% in July 2026 from the 8.4% reported in June.
Full report: https://www.statistics.gov.lk/WebReleases/CCPI_20260731E (Newswire)
