📈 Colombo Inflation Surpasses 7% Mark in July 2026

Headline inflation for the Colombo district, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), continued its upward trajectory in July 2026, driven primarily by rising food prices. • Overall Inflation Figures: - Headline CCPI inflation accelerated to 7.3% YoY in July 2026, up from 6.8% in June 2026. • Sector Breakdown: - Food sector: Served as the main driver of overall price increases, with inflation surging to 6.3% YoY in July 2026 from 3.6% in June 2026. - Non-food sector: Experienced moderation, easing to 7.8% YoY in July 2026 down from 8.4% recorded in June 2026. _Source: Department of Census and Statistics_