Sri Lanka Inflation Rate Rises to 3-Year High

2026-06-30 10:08 By Erika Ordonez 1 min. read

The inflation rate in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, rose to 6.8% in June 2026 from 5.5% in the previous month, above market expectations of 5.8%.

This marked the highest reading since June 2023, as food inflation accelerated to a one-year high of 3.6% from 0.9% in May.

Additionally, non-food prices rose 8.4% from 7.8%, lifted by cost increases in furnishing and equipment (4.5% vs. 3.9%) and transport (18.7% vs. 13.9%).

Meanwhile, inflation eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (1.7% vs. 3.0%), clothing and footwear (1.3% vs. 1.7%), housing and utilities (6.3% vs. 6.9%), and communication (0.3% vs. 1.0%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 2.1% in June, accelerating from a 0.9% rise in the previous month.



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