Inflation hits a record-breaking surge in August

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The surface inflation calculated by the Colombo Consumer Price Index has hit a record-breaking surge marking 64.3 per cent in August, revealed the Department of Census and Statistics.

In July, the rate was at 60.8 per cent.

MIAP

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