Inflation goes down but remains high in most regions in August
18 September 2024
News
Annual price growth decelerated in 51 regions in August, most notably in the Primorye Territory and the Kaliningrad Region. Over the year, prices increased by 9.1% across Russia as a whole, which is slightly lower than the July values.
Prices for non-food goods, such as equipment, cars, telephones, and clothing, were rising more slowly.
Prices for food and foreign travel increased more significantly in August YoY than in July.
More details on inflation in each Russian region are available in the information and analytical materials published on the Bank of Russia website.
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