Inflation rises sharply amid tensions in the Middle East

The Colombo Consumer Price Index-based (CCPI-based) headline inflation Y-o-Y (year-on-year) accelerated in April 2026 reflecting the spillovers from the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the significant upward adjustments in domestic energy prices.

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