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Sri Lanka consumer prices shot up a record 14 percent in December, surpassing a previous high of 11.1 from a month earlier.

The island's tourism-dependent economy has been hammered by the pandemic

COLOMBO — Sri Lanka consumer prices shot up a record 14 per cent in December, surpassing a previous high of 11.1 from a month earlier, official figures showed on Saturday as food and fuel shortages worsen.Senior ministers warned parliament last week of a growing food crisis with rice harvests due in March expected to be drastically lower after an agrochemical import ban last

COLOMBO — Sri Lanka consumer prices shot up a record 14 per cent in December, surpassing a previous high of 11.1 from a month earlier, official figures showed on Saturday as food and fuel shortages worsen.Senior ministers warned parliament last week of a growing food crisis with rice harvests due in March expected to be drastically lower after an agrochemical import ban last

Rajapakse was seeking to enlist the media in deflecting surging anger among workers and the poor over rising prices and shortages of essentials, and preparing the ground for more austerity measures.

Saturday 25th December, 2021 A blessed day dawns today, when the birth of a messenger of peace is celebrated the world over. The prevailing global health emergency has caused celebrations to be low-keyed again, but the spirit and meaning of the holy occasion remain undiminished. There is much more to Christmas than heavily commercialised festivity. […]

Sri Lanka is hoping to send £3.8million worth of tea each month to repay Iran for oil purchases over the last four years. At that rate, it will take more than four years to repay the £190million debt.

Sri Lanka’s inflation hit a record 11.1 percent in November, official figures showed Wednesday, as authorities warned a worsening economic… Continue reading Record Sri Lanka inflation as food crisis looms

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a record 11.1 percent in November, official figures showed Wednesday, as authorities warned a worsening economic crisis could prompt

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a record 11.1 percent in November, official figures showed Wednesday, as authorities warned a worsening economic crisis could prompt further food rationing.