Colombo’s inflation surges to 8% in August
· Sri Lanka
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 8% in August 2026, up from 7.3% recorded in July 2026.
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