Sri Lanka’s National Inflation Rises 8.1-Pct in August

Sri Lanka’s national inflation rises 8.1-pct in August

Sri Lanka’s nation-wide inflation index, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, was 8.1 percent in August 2026, compared with 7.2 percent in July 2026, data from the state statistics office showed.

Sri Lanka’s inflation surges to 8.1% in August

Sri Lanka’s inflation surges to 8.1% in August

Sri Lanka Experiences 8.1% Surge in National Inflation for August

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to data released by the state statistics office, Sri Lanka’s national inflation rate, as indicated by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), reached 8.1 pe…

Inflation Rises to 8.1% in August as Food Price Pressure Increases - Business News

Inflation rose to 8.1% in August 2026, up from 7.2% in July, according to the latest data from the Department of Census and Statistics. The increase shows that price pressure picked up again during the month. Food prices were the main area of change. Food inflation rose to 6.6% in August, from 4.9% in July. This is an increase of 1.7 percentage points in one month. Non-food inflation also increased, but only slightly. It rose to 9.3% in August, …