Sri Lanka’s Inflation Climbs to 7.2% in July

Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 7.2% in July 2026, compared to 6.5% in June 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. The inflation rate for the food category rose to 4.9% in July, up from 3.3% in June, reflecting...