September 30, 2013 - 16:50 AMT
Armenia posts 8,2% consumer price increase in September

8,2% inflation rate was recorded in Armenia's consumer market in September 2013 compared to the same period of 2012.

During the reported period, prices for foodstuff (including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes) increased by 8%, non-foods’ prices increased by 3,4%, with 10,9% growth in tariffs for services posted.

0,2% deflation rate was recorded in Armenia's consumer market in September 2013 as compared with August. 0,2% drop was posted in tariffs for services, with prices for non-foods growing by 0,6%.

Consumer prices decreased by 0,6-0,1% in September compared to August in 9 Armenian cities under study, while the highest index was registered in Vagharshapat and Martuni.

0,2% decrease was recorded in consumer prices in Yerevan.