Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Sri Lanka's overall inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year basis, rose to 0.6% in May 2025, up from -0.8% in April 2025, according to the latest figures from the Department of Census and Statistics.Sri Lankan cuisine
The increase is largely driven by a significant jump in food prices. Year-on-Year inflation for the Food Group climbed to 5.9% in May from 2.9% in April, indicating growing cost pressures on essential items. Meanwhile, the Non-Food Group showed a slight improvement, with inflation recorded at -3.4%, compared to -3.7% the previous month.
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