Colombo inflation increases to 6.8% in June 2026

June 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 6.8% in June 2026. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure is an increase from the 5.5% reported in M…

June 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 6.8% in June 2026. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure is an increase from the 5.5% reported in May this year. Food inflation has also increased to 3.6% in June compared to the 0.9% recorded in May. Non-food inflation has also reported an increase to 8.4% in June from the 7.% in May. Full report : https://www.statistics.gov.lk/WebReleases/CCPI_20260630E (Newswire)

2026-06-30