Sri Lankan Families Face Higher Avurudu Food Prices as Traditional Celebration Costs Continue to Climb New Year Celebrations Become More Expensive for Sri Lankan Families As families across Sri Lanka prepare to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, fresh data shows that the cost of preparing a traditional Kevili Table has increased by around […]
Rising Fuel Costs, Economic Pressure and Recovery Delays Leave Vulnerable Families Struggling Again Sri Lanka Faces Another Hardship After Devastating Flood Disaster Just months after deadly floods tore through villages and destroyed homes across Sri Lanka, many families are now facing a fresh wave of hardship. The growing conflict involving Iran has created global economic […]
Colombo Inflation Rises to 2.3% in January 2026 as Cost-of-Living Pressures Emerge Sri Lanka’s inflation outlook showed a slight shift in early 2026, with the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) rising to 2.3% in January, up from December 2025 levels. While inflation remains relatively low by historical standards, the increase signals emerging pressures on household […]
