Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Inflation in Russia last year - 13,3% - Federal State Statistics Service

In December 2008 prices on average rose by 0,7%, for the whole year - 13,3%, according to the Federal State Statistics Service. Compared with December 2007, food prices rose by 16,5%, non - 8%, services - 15,9%. The highest number of food products went up pasta - more than 33%, bread and bakery products - 25,9%. Among non-food items rose more than just cleaning products - 17,5%. Substantially increased the prices of medicines and building materials. Among the tariffs by more than 22% was cost of gas. Note that the overall rate of inflation for the past year, the highest since 2002 (when it reached 15,1%).

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