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Inflation in Russia from January 22 to 28 accelerated to 8.82% in annual terms against 8.64% a week earlier. This is stated in the review “On the current price situation”, prepared by the Ministry of Economic Development.
“Over the week, inflation slowed to 0.19% after rising by 0.22% a week earlier. In annual terms, the increase in prices as of January 28 amounted to 8.82% in annual terms,” the review says.
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economics argued whether it is necessary to return the losses from inflation to the business
Food prices rose 0.31% after rising 0.21% last week. The largest increase in prices is observed for vegetables and fruits (1.14%). A slowdown in price growth is noted for butter, fats, milk and dairy products.
The slowdown in the growth of prices for non-food products (0.14% after 0.18%) had a restraining effect, and inflation slowed down in the sector of tourism and regulated services (0.12% after 0.16%).
