📉 Colombo Food Inflation Slumps to 0.2% in February 2026

Sri Lanka's headline inflation continued its downward trajectory in February, driven primarily by a sharp deceleration in food prices within the Colombo district. • Overall Inflation: The Headline Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) slowed to 1.6% YoY in February 2026, down from 2.3% in January. • Food Sector: Inflation for the food category saw a significant drop to 0.2% YoY, a sharp decline from the 3.3% recorded in the previous month, signaling eased pressure on essential commodities. • Non-Food Sector: Conversely, non-food inflation saw a moderate uptick, rising to 2.3% YoY in February compared to 1.8% in January. • Economic Context: The data reflects a notable moderation in the cost of living related to agriculture and food supply chains, though non-food categories suggest emerging price pressures in other segments of the economy. _Source: Based on provisional data from the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS)._ ---