📈 Colombo's Inflation Rises Marginally to 5.5% in May

Overall headline inflation in Colombo experienced a slight uptick, driven primarily by non-food costs despite a notable slowdown in food price increases. • Overall Inflation: The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) year-on-year (YoY) inflation rate rose marginally to 5.5% in May 2026, up from 5.4% recorded in April 2026. • Food Sector: Food inflation saw a significant decline, dropping to 0.9% in May 2026 compared to 2.8% in the previous month. • Non-Food Sector: Non-food inflation accelerated to 7.8% in May 2026, up from 6.8% in April 2026, serving as the main driver for the minor increase in the aggregate index. _Note: Figures are based on official data released by the Department of Census and Statistics._