Sri Lanka’s inflation jumps to 70.2% amidst worst-ever economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s inflation jumps to 70.2% amidst worst-ever economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s inflation surged to 70.2 per cent in August from 66.7 per cent a month ago as the island nation is grappling with the worst economic crisis, according to official data released on Thursday. The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) which determines how much people spend on a selected basket of goods and services … Read more