General01 July 2026

Sri Lankan rupee makes marginal gains against the USD

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The selling rate of the United States dollar slightly reduced to Rs. 341.09 today (1), according to official data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

The indicated buying rate was Rs. 331.55.

The selling price of the dollar was recorded at Rs. 341.30 yesterday (30).

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