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Sri Lanka's Inflation Rate Remains Steady at 8% in September
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Sri Lanka's inflation rate remained steady at 8% in September, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food inflation increased slightly from 8.5% in August to 8.7% in September, while non-food inflation remained unchanged at 7.7%. The core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose from 5.1% in August to 5.4% in September. The Central Bank noted that the overall inflation rate aligns with their forecasts for the third quarter of 2026.