The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to -0.7% in May 2025, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.
The department states that the figure is an increase from the -2.0% recorded in April 2025.
Similarly, food inflation increased to 5.2% in May 2025, compared to the 1.3% reported in April 2025.
Non-food inflation marginally went up to -3.3% in May 2025, compared to the -.3.6% recorded in April 2025.
Full statement : https://www.statistics.gov.lk/WebReleases/CCPI_20250530E (Newswire)
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