Weekly Economic Indicators - 11 September 2026
Inflation & Cost of Living
Published · Data as of · Source: CBSL Weekly Economic Indicators ↗
TL;DR
- What changed
- Consumer inflation hit 7.2% YoY in July — the third monthly rise — while Brent crude jumped US$ 12.00 past US$ 100/bbl. Lending rate AWPR eased 19 bps to 10.73%.
- Who it affects
- Households facing higher prices and fuel costs; borrowers getting slightly cheaper loans.
- What to do
- Re-check your fuel and loan budgets against the new rates.
Key numbers
| Indicator | Value | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCPI inflation (YoY) | 7.2% ↑ | +0.7 pp · Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| AWPR lending rate | 10.73% ↓ | -19 bps · Week ending 4 Sep | Week ending 11 Sep 2026 |
| Brent crude (weekly change) | +US$ 12.00 ↑ | over US$100/bbl | Week to 11 Sep 2026 |
| ASPI (share index) | 21,382.74 ↓ | -1.10% | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Broad money M2b (YoY) | +12.1% ↑ | Jul 2026 | |
| Budget deficit (Jan-Jul) | Rs. 109.7 bn ↓ | -80% · Jan-Jul 2025 | Jan-Jul 2026 |
| Central govt debt | Rs. 30,795 bn ↑ | May 2026 | |
| Workers’ remittances | US$ 748.6 mn ↑ | Aug 2026 |
What it means for you
- Prices are rising faster — groceries, transport and utilities all cost more. Re-check the household budget. — Fuel Cost Calculator
- The benchmark lending rate moved — check what your loan or credit card costs now. — EMI Calculator
- Costlier crude feeds into pump prices within weeks — budget for fuel to rise. — Fuel Cost Calculator
Official Announcement
11 September 2026 Highlights of the Week Real Sector
Monetary Sector
Weekly Average Weighted Prime Lending Rate (AWPR) for the week ending 11 September 2026 decreased by 19 bps to
10.73 per cent compared to the previous week.
Broad money (M2b) expanded by 12.1 per cent, on a year-on-year basis, in July 2026.
Net Credit to the Government from the banking system decreased by Rs. 165.9 bn in July 2026.
Outstanding credit to public corporations decreased by Rs. 23.6 bn in July 2026.
Outstanding credit extended to the private sector increased by Rs. 169.1 bn in July 2026 recording a year-on-year growth of 26.4 per cent.
The Average Weighted Call Money Rate (AWCMR) increased to 8.87 per cent on 11 September 2026 compared to 8.86 per cent at the end of last week.
The reserve money decreased compared to the previous week mainly due to the decrease in currency in circulation.
The total outstanding market liquidity was a surplus of Rs. 366.11 bn by 11 September 2026 compared to a surplus of Rs. 355.30 bn by the end of last week.
By 11 September 2026, the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) decreased by 1.10 per cent to 21,382.74 points and the S&P SL 20 Index decreased by 0.93 per cent to 6,002.46 points, compared to the index values of last week.
Fiscal Sector
During the seven months ending July 2026, government revenue and grants increased by 25.1 per cent to Rs. 3,421.3 bn compared to Rs. 2,734.9 bn in the corresponding period of 2025.
Total expenditure and net lending increased by 7.3 per cent to Rs. 3,531.0 bn during the seven months ending July 2026 compared to Rs. 3,291.0 bn in the corresponding period of 2025.
During the seven months ending July 2026, overall budget deficit decreased to Rs. 109.7 bn compared to Rs. 556.1 bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.
Outstanding central government debt stood at Rs. 30,795.04 bn at end of May 2026. Accordingly, total outstanding domestic debt amounted to Rs. 18,609.43 bn while the rupee value of total outstanding foreign debt amounted to Rs. 12,185.61 bn.
During the week, Treasury Bill yields remained broadly stable in both the primary and secondary markets, except for the marginal increase in the 91 days Treasury Bills yield in the primary market.
The rupee value of Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds held by foreign investors increased by approximately 1.3 per cent in the reporting week compared to the previous week.
In the reporting week, the auction for Treasury Bills experienced an oversubscription rate of approximately 1.9 times.
The total volume of secondary market transactions in Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds decreased by approximately 15.9 per cent in the reporting week compared to the week before.
External Sector
Year to date depreciation of Sri Lanka rupee against the US dollar was 5.7 per cent as of 11 September 2026.
REALSECTOR 1.1 Price Indices
NCPI(2021=100) NCPI-Year-on-Year%
CCPI(2021=100)
Source:Departmentof Censusand Statistics
1.2 Prices 1.2.1 Pettah Market
1.2.2 Marandagahamula Market
| Year Ago | Month Ago | Week Ago | This Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samba | 237.40 | 236.20 | 227.80 | 225.40 |
| Kekulu (White) | 194.60 | 185.60 | 180.60 | 173.40 |
| Kekulu (Red) | 188.80 | 174.40 | 169.40 | 171.00 |
| Nadu | 202.20 | 192.40 | 189.80 | 178.20 |
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Average Wholesale Prices
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Source: CBSL Weekly Economic Indicators ↗