Sri Lanka’s inflation rises to 7.2% in July

August 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Sri Lanka’s inflation rate increased in July, according to the Consumer Price Index and monthly consumer inflation data.

The Department of Census and Statistics said inflation, which stood at 6.5% in June, increased to 7.2% in July.

Meanwhile, inflation in the food category increased to 4.9% in July from 3.3% in June.

However, inflation in the non-food category declined slightly to 9.2% in July from 9.3% in June, the Department of Census and Statistics said. (Newswire)