Statistics: Russia’s CPI index at zero between August 11-Monday

MOSCOW, Aug 19 (PRIME) -- Russia’s consumer price inflation was registered at zero from August 11 through Monday, and reached 2.9% since January 1, the Federal State Statistics Service said on Wednesday.

Sugar prices rose by 0.5% in the period, pork, mutton, fruit and berry preserves for children grew by 0.3%, butter, bread, lunch in a canteen or cafe grew in price by 0.2%. The buckwheat prices rose by 0.2%

Millet price fell by 0.5%, sterilized milk by 0.3%, sour cream, eggs and pasta by 0.2%, rice fell by 0.1%

Fruit and vegetable prices decreased by 3.2% on average.

Gasoline and diesel fuel prices remained flat.

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