Inflation in Russia for a week halved – News Agency “Khakassia-Inform”

Economy

April 30, 2015 at 09:12

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Inflation in 2015 may be less than the basic forecast of Ministry of Economic Development (11.9%). This was stated by Minister of Economic Development Alexei Ulyukayev. Already, experts note that the increase in inflation in Russia slowed to 0.1 percent in the period from 21 to 27 April. Overall, since the beginning of the month, prices rose 0.5 percent from the beginning of year – 8 percent.

Academy “Khakassia-Inform»:

According to the forecast Central Bank, on the results of 2015, inflation will be 12-14%. The reduction of annual inflation – an additional argument in favor of lowering the key rate, which may occur on Friday, when the Central Bank will hold a regular meeting, said “Vesti.Ekonomika”.

With regard to food prices, the Rosstat noted the rise in price cabbage – by 64.9 percent. The price of carrots has shown an increase of 49.9 percent on the bow – by 46.5 percent. The cost of tea rose by 23.7 percent, fish – by 22.6 percent, potatoes – 22.5 percent, tomatoes – by 24,7.

But the price of gasoline and diesel fuel over the past week We have not changed.