Sri Lanka inflation up 6.3-pct in August

Aug 30, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's inflation measured in the capital Colombo rose 6.

3 percent in the 12-months to August up from 6.

1 percent in July, though prices fell during the month, the state statistics office said.

The Colombo Consumer Price Index fell 0.

6 points during August to 176.2 points.

¬¬The food and non-alcoholic beverages sub-index fell 0.

8 percent and the non-food items rose 0.1 percent, the state statistics office said.

The prices of several imported foods have also eased amid a falling India rupee, and the state has upped import taxes.

But Sri Lanka's rupee has also started to depreciate.

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