Inflation in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, remained at 8.0% in September 2026, matching August and slightly undershooting market expectations of 8.1%. It was the highest reading since June 2023. Food inflation climbed to 8.7% from 8.5%, marking an over three-year high, while non-food inflation held steady at 7.7%. Price growth accelerated in housing and utilities, clothing and footwear, health, and restaurants and hotels. Transport inflation eased to 16.3% from 16.7%, while inflation for miscellaneous goods and services softened to 6.7% from 6.8%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1% in September, down from 0.3% in August.