Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, decreased to 1.6% in February 2026, compared to 2.3% in January 2026.

According to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), the year-on-year inflation of the Food Group decreased to 0.2% in February 2026 from 3.3% in January 2026.

Meanwhile, the year-on-year inflation of the Non-Food Group increased to 2.3% in February 2026 from 1.8% in January 2026.

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