The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has kept the Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 8.75% following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting.

The CBSL said inflation rose to 6.8% in June 2026, mainly due to higher domestic energy and food prices, and is expected to remain above the 5% target in the near term.

CBSL said it will continue monitoring domestic and global developments, including the impact of renewed tensions in the Middle East.