Headline: Colombo Inflation Rises to 2.2% in March 2026 📈

Sri Lanka's headline inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), saw a moderate uptick this month, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. • Overall Inflation: Increased to 2.2% (YoY) in March 2026, up from 1.6% in February. • Food Sector: Inflation rose to 0.7%, compared to 0.2% in the previous month, contributing 0.23% to the total change. • Non-Food Sector: Remained the primary driver at 2.9% inflation, up from 2.3% in February, contributing 1.97% to the overall index. • Monthly Index: The CCPI stood at 195.8 index points, a slight month-on-month increase of 0.5 points. The data reflects a slight acceleration in price levels across both food and non-food categories, though inflation remains within a relatively low single-digit range.