April 30, 2010 - 15:31 AMT
1.3% inflation rate recorded in Armenia in April 2010

The National Statistical Service reported that 1.3% inflation was recorded at Armenia's consumer market in April as compared with March 2010. The prices for foodstuff (including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes) increased by 0.7%, while for non-foods - by 1.8%. Besides, 2.2% growth was recorded in tariffs for services during the reported period.

According to updated data, the index of consumer prices made 104.2% in April 2010 as compared with December 2009, for foodstuff as well (including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes) - 105%, non-foods - 103%, services - 103.5%.

The index of consumer prices made 106.8% in April 2010 as compared with the same period of last year. During the reported period, the prices for foodstuff (including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes) increased by 5% and for non-foods - by 13.2%, while 7% growth was recorded in tariffs for services.