Sri Lanka’s year-on-year headline inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), increased to 8.3% in October 2026, compared to 8.0% recorded in September, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.
Food inflation also edged up to 8.8% in October from 8.7% in the previous month, reflecting a slight increase in price pressures within the food category.
Meanwhile, non-food inflation rose to 8.0% in October 2026, compared to 7.7% recorded in September.
The latest figures indicate an increase in overall inflation, with both food and non-food categories recording higher rates during the month.
