Economy · Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Inflation Control Efforts: Challenges and Perspectives
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Sri Lanka is grappling with high inflation, reaching 67.4% in 2022. The Sri Lanka Central Bank targets an inflation rate of 5% with a 2% flexibility. Inflation affects different demographics variably, with the poor being more impacted. Government-controlled prices for essential goods also play a role in inflation. Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha suggests that a 5% inflation rate is the most suitable for Sri Lanka.