News Inflation hits a record-breaking surge in August Date: September 1, 2022 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 TagsLanka News WebSri Lanka Previous articleIndia gifts Dornier aircraft to strengthen maritime security of Sri LankaNext articleEducation Ministry makes announcement on school holidays Share post: FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Popular ADB Injects $300 Million into Sri Lanka’s Reform and Tourism Revival Public Debt Office Powers Expanded to Shape Sri Lanka Economy Sri Lanka’s Tea Sector Surges, But Faces Profit Margin Squeeze Sri Lanka’s Debt Tightrope: Restructuring Nears End, but Risks Rise Sri Lanka Sets Sights on Record-Breaking Tourist Arrivals More like thisRelated ADB Injects $300 Million into Sri Lanka’s Reform and Tourism Revival MIAP - November 20, 2025 ADB Injects $300 Million into Sri Lanka’s Reform and Tourism Revival Public Debt Office Powers Expanded to Shape Sri Lanka Economy MIAP - November 20, 2025 Public Debt Office Powers Expanded to Shape Sri Lanka Economy Sri Lanka’s Tea Sector Surges, But Faces Profit Margin Squeeze MIAP - November 20, 2025 Sri Lanka’s Tea Sector Surges, But Faces Profit Margin Squeeze Sri Lanka’s Debt Tightrope: Restructuring Nears End, but Risks Rise MIAP - November 20, 2025 Sri Lanka’s Debt Tightrope: Restructuring Nears End, but Risks Rise