📈 Sri Lanka Headline Inflation (NCPI) Rises to 6.5% in June 2026

Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) headline inflation accelerated to 6.5% YoY in June 2026, up from 5.4% in May, continuing an upward trend seen since early 2026. The All-Items Index reached 222.3, marking a 1.6% Month-on-Month (MoM) increase. • Overall Figures: - Headline Inflation: 6.5% YoY (vs 5.4% in May) - All Items Index: 222.3 (+1.6% MoM) • Sector Breakdown: - Food: Index jumped to 250.5, rising 2.5% MoM (up from May) and 3.3% YoY. Food price surges drove the majority of the monthly increase, critical for household consumption and basic cost of living. - Non-Food: Index stood at 204.1 (+0.9% MoM), but remains the primary driver of broader annual price increases at 9.3% YoY. Key factors include alcoholic beverages, tobacco, narcotics, and household equipment maintenance.