The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumers Price Index for the month of July, rose to 60.8%, while food inflation rose to 90.9% in July.
The prices of some important commodities in Sri Lanka are as follows:
| ITEM | LKR |
| Dhal 1 Kg | 545/- |
| Keeri Samba Rice 1 Kg | 260/- |
| Nadu Rice 1 Kg | 220/- |
| Samba Rice 1 Kg | 230/- |
| Brown Sugar 1 Kg | 359/- |
| White Sugar 1 Kg | 365/- |
| Milk Powder 1 Kg (Imported) | 2,895/- |
| Egg | 62.50/- |
| Chicken 1 Kg | 1,250/- |
| Petrol 1 L | 460/- |
| Diesel 1 L | 430/- |
| Carrots 1 Kg | 490/- |
| Tomatoes 1 Kg | 580/- |
Courtesy: Newscutter
