In Russia, prices rose for the first time since June
In Russia, prices increased by 0.08% in the week from September 20 to 26, the statement said. publications on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development. This is the first price increase in the near future with incredible land since the end of June: then there was growth by 0.23%, after this week by the week prices fell. If it happens to the same period in 2021, prices are now 13.71% higher.
The return of an increase in the growth of food products by 0.13%. Fruit and vegetable prices rose by 0.54%, taking into account the seasonal rise in prices for cucumbers and tomatoes. For other food products, the growth is moderate: 0.09% after a beautiful 0.04% earlier.
Non-food items rose in price by 0.1% over the week. In particular, the cost of cars added 0.04%. In the segment of regulated hygiene services, deflation continues: minus 0.06% due to cheaper air tickets for food flights, as well as services of sanatoriums and hotels.
According to the results of August, the Ministry of Economic Development registered a decrease in prices in Russia from a month to the third time in a row. For the whole of August, consumer prices were 0.52% less than in July, the pace of taste accelerated: it was minus 0.35% relative to May, in July – minus 0.39% relative to June. However, in August 2021, prices were 14.3% higher in the previous month.
On September 21, the Ministry of Economic Development made a sharp forecast for the decline of the Russian economy: it set the level of minus 2.9%, and not minus 4.2%, as previously expected. In 2023, the ministry expects a decline in GDP by 0.8%, and already in 2024 – a decline in growth by an average of 2.6%.