Tag: CCPI based headline inflation accelerated in April 2026 amidst tensions in the Middle East

 The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)   based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) accelerated in April 2026 reflecting the spillovers from the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the significant upward adjustments in domestic energy prices. Accordingly, headline inflation (Y-o-Y) was recorded at 5.4% in April 2026 compared to 2.2% in March 2026.  Food […]