Sri Lanka’s inflation rate based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) rose to 8.3 percent in October, up from 8.0 percent recorded in September, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The data highlights a broad-based price increase across major categories, with food group inflation increasing to 8.8 percent. Additionally, non-food group inflation also accelerated to 8.0 percent during the period, reflecting continued upward pressure on essential living expenses. (Newswire) The post Sri Lanka’s Colombo inflation edges up to 8.3% in October appeared first on Newswire.
