Annual inflation slowed to 11.65%

Inflation in annual terms slowed to 11.65% from 12.19%, follows from the data Ministry of Economy. At the same time, from January 1 to January 9, inflation in Russia amounted to 0.24%, follows from the data of the regular report Rosstat. Rosstat did not provide data for the period from 27 to 31 December. From December 20 to December 26, inflation was 0.12%.

Prices for fruits and vegetables increased by 6.5%. Cucumbers (13.0%), tomatoes (12.9%), carrots (6.7%), onions (6.3%), beets (5.4%), cabbage (2.4%) have risen the most. , potatoes (2.0%), apples (1.5%), bananas (1.0%).

The prices for travel in public transport also increased, which is associated with the January indexation. The fare in the subway on average in Russia grew by 7.1% over the week, the tram – by 5.1%, the trolleybus – by 2.3%, the city bus – by 2.1%.

Rengalin (+1.3%), metamizole sodium (domestic analgin +1.2%), levomekol (1.1%), nimesulide (0.8%) rose in price among medicines. Of non-food products, the most expensive ones went up: toothpaste and tights – by 0.5%, filter cigarettes – 0.4%.

According to the forecasts of the Central Bank, annual inflation will decrease to 5-7% in 2023, and by 2024 it will be 4%. Head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina allowedthat the inflation rate could drop below 4% as early as the spring of 2023.

Anastasia Larina