📈 Sri Lanka NCPI Inflation Holds Steady at 8.1% in September 2026

Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI, Base 2021=100), remained unchanged at 8.1% YoY in September 2026, matching August’s rate. The All Items Index rose 0.1% MoM from 223.9 to 224.2. • Key Highlights: • Food Sector: Accelerated to 6.9% YoY (up from 6.6% in August), with the index increasing 0.4% MoM to 253.0. • Non-Food Sector: Eased slightly to 9.1% YoY (down from 9.3% in August), with the index declining 0.1% MoM to 205.6. • Long-Term Trend: • The 12-month moving average inflation rate continued its upward trajectory, reaching 4.5% in September 2026 compared to 4.1% in August and 3.5% in July.