Latest data reveal that the March inflationary rate in Sri Lanka remains static with 4.2 percent as compared to February this year.

According to the data released by the Census and Statics Department, based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index, the normal increase in prices of goods in Sri Lanka or inflation has been 4.2 percent in February this year as compared to the same month in 2012.

There has been a marginal price increase in the consumable and non-consumable food sector in March this year.