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Russia Inflation Rate Hits New 2-Year High
Russia’s consumer price inflation increased to 5.3 percent year-on-year in March 2019, the highest since December 2016, from 5.2 percent in the previous month and slightly below market expectations of 5.4 percent.
Published on 2019-04-05

Russia Inflation Rate Rises to Over 2-Year High as Expected
The annual inflation rate in Russia increased to 5.2 percent in February of 2019 from 5 percent in the previous month, in line with market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since December of 2016, boosted by prices of food, non-food products and services. In January of 2019, the government raised VAT to 20 percent from 18 percent.
Published on 2019-03-06

Russia Inflation Rate Jumps to 2-Year High
Russia’s consumer price inflation increased to 5 percent year-on-year in January 2019 from 4.3 percent in the previous month, but slightly below market expectations of 5.2 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since January 2017 after the government raised VAT to 20 percent from 18 percent.
Published on 2019-02-06

Russia Inflation Rises Above Forecasts to 18-Month High
Russia’s consumer price inflation increased to 4.3 percent year-on-year in December 2018 from 3.8 percent in the previous month, slightly above market expectations of 4.2 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since June 2017 on the back of rising prices of food and services while non-food inflation eased.
Published on 2019-01-10

Russia Inflation Rate Rises to Near 1-1/2-Year High
Russia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.8 percent in November 2018 from 3.5 percent in the previous month, still below market expectations of 3.9 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since July 2017 on the back of rising prices of food and non-food products while service inflation eased.
Published on 2018-12-06

Russia Inflation Rate Climbs to 15-Month High
Russia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.5 percent in October 2018 from 3.4 percent in the previous month, still below market expectations of 3.6 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since July 2017 boosted by prices of food, non-food products and services.
Published on 2018-11-06

Russia Inflation Rate Rises More than Expected
Russia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4 percent in September of 2018 from 3.1 percent in the previous month, slightly above market expectations of 3.3 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since July of 2017, mainly due to food prices.
Published on 2018-10-05

Russia Inflation Rate at 1-Year High of 3.1%
Russia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1 percent in August of 2018 from 2.5 percent in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 3.2 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since August of 2017, mainly due to food prices.
Published on 2018-09-05

Russia Inflation Rate Hits 7-Month High
Russia's annual inflation rate rose to 2.5 percent in July 2018 from 2.3 percent in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 2.6 percent. It was the highest rate since last December mainly due to a rebound in food prices.
Published on 2018-08-06

Russia Inflation Rate Slows to 2.3% in June
Russia's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3 percent in June 2018 from 2.4 percent in the previous month, still above market expectations of 2.2 percent.
Published on 2018-07-06

Russian Inflation Rate Unchanged in May
Russia's annual inflation rate came in at 2.4 percent in May 2018, unchanged from the previous month's reading and slightly below market expectations of 2.5 percent.
Published on 2018-06-05

Russia April Inflation Rate Weaker than Expected
Russia's consumer price inflation stood at 2.4 percent year-on-year in April 2018, unchanged from the previous month's figure and below market expectations of 2.5 percent. Inflation remained well below the central bank's target of 4 percent.
Published on 2018-05-04

Russia Inflation Rate Picks Up from Record Low to 2.4%
Russia's consumer price inflation increased to 2.4 percent year-on-year in March 2018 from a record low of 2.2 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. Still, inflation remained well below the central bank's target of 4 percent.
Published on 2018-04-06

Russia February Inflation Rate Unchanged at Record Low
Russia's consumer prices rose 2.2 percent year-on-year in February 2018, the same pace as in the previous month while missing market expectations of a 2.3 percent gain. The inflation remained at the lowest level since the series began in 1991 and well below the central bank's target of 4 percent, despite a pick up in food inflation.
Published on 2018-03-06

Russia Inflation Rate Falls to New Record Low
Russia's consumer price inflation dropped to 2.2 percent year-on-year in January 2018 from 2.5 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 2.3 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since the series began in 1991, well below the central bank's target of 4 percent.
Published on 2018-02-07

Russia December Inflation Rate Confirmed at Record Low
Russia's consumer price inflation came in at 2.5 percent year-on-year in December 2017, unchanged from the preliminary estimate and the same as in the previous month. The figure stood at its lowest level since the series began in 1991, well below the central bank's target of 4 percent.
Published on 2018-01-10

Russia Inflation Rate Unchanged at 26-Year Low
Russia's consumer price inflation was unchanged at 2.5 percent year-on-year in December 2017, missing market expectations of 2.6 percent, a preliminary estimate showed. The figure stood at its lowest level since the series began in 1991, well below the central bank's target of 4 percent.
Published on 2017-12-29

Russia Inflation Rate Slows to New Record Low in November
Russia's consumer price inflation declined to 2.5 percent year-on-year in November 2017 from 2.7 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 2.6 percent. The figure came in well below the central bank's target of 4 percent, hitting the lowest level since the series began in 1991.
Published on 2017-12-05

Russia Inflation Rate Falls Further to Lowest on Record
Russia's consumer price inflation declined to 2.7 percent year-on-year in October 2017 from 3 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 2.8 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since the series began in 1991.
Published on 2017-11-07

Russia Inflation Rate Falls to New Record Low
Russia's consumer price inflation eased to 3 percent year-on-year in September 2017 from 3.3 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 3.1 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since the series began in 1991.
Published on 2017-10-05

Russia Inflation Rate Falls to Lowest Since 1991
Consumer prices in Russia increased 3.3 percent year-on-year in August of 2017, below a 3.9 percent rise in July and lower than market expectations of 3.7 percent. It is the smallest inflation rate since at least 1991, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of food and transport. The inflation stayed below the central bank's 4 percent target for the second month.
Published on 2017-09-05

Russia Inflation Rate Lowest in Nearly 5 Years
Russia's consumer prices increased by 3.9 percent year-on-year in July 2017, easing from a 4.4 percent rise in the previous month and missing market expectations of 4.3 percent. The inflation rate fell below the central bank's 4 percent target for the first time since the bank switched to inflation targeting policy in late 2014, to hit the lowest level since May 2012. Prices increased at a slower pace for food and non-food products.
Published on 2017-08-04

Russia Inflation Rate At 4-Month High Of 4.4% In June
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 4.4 percent year-on-year in June 2017, following 4.1 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 4.3 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since February, as prices increased at a faster pace for food. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.6 percent after advancing by 0.4 percent in May.
Published on 2017-07-06

Russia Inflation Rate Steady At 4.1% In May
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 4.1 percent year-on-year in May 2017, at the same pace as in the previous month and in line with market expectations. Prices increased at a faster pace for food while slowed for housing and utilities, clothing and footwear and transport. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.4 percent after advancing by 0.3 percent in April.
Published on 2017-06-06

Russia Inflation Rate At 5-Year Low Of 4.1%
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 4.1 percent year-on-year in April 2017, easing from a 4.3 percent rise in the previous month and below market expectations of 4.2 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since May 2012, as prices increased at a slower pace for housing and utilities, clothing and footwear and transport. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.3 percent after advancing by 0.1 percent in March.
Published on 2017-05-05

Russia Inflation Rate Slows To 4.3% In March
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 4.3 percent year-on-year in March 2017, easing from a 4.6 percent rise in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It was the lowest inflation rate since June 2012. On a monthly basis, prices edged up 0.1 percent after advancing by 0.2 percent in February.
Published on 2017-04-05

Russia Inflation Rate Slows To New 4-1/2-Year Low
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 4.6 percent year-on-year in February 2017, easing from a 5 percent rise in the previous month and below market expectations of a 4.7 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since June 2012. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.2 percent after advancing by 0.6 percent in January.
Published on 2017-03-07

Russia Inflation Rate At New 4-1/2-Year Low Of 5%
Consumer prices in Russia increased 5 percent year-on-year in January of 2017, following 5.4 percent rise in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.1 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since June 2012, as prices increased at a slower pace for food; clothing and footwear; furnishings and household equipment and recreation and cultural activities. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.6 percent, compared to 0.4 percent rise in December.
Published on 2017-02-06

Russia Inflation Rate Confirmed At 5.4% In December
Consumer prices in Russia increased 5.4 percent year-on-year in December of 2016, following 5.8 percent rise in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. It was the lowest inflation rate since June 2012, as prices increased at a slower pace for food, housing and utilities, clothing and footwear and recreation and cultural activities. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.4 percent, at the same pace as in November.
Published on 2017-01-10

Russia Inflation Rate Lowest Since June 2012
Consumer prices in Russia increased 5.4 percent year-on-year in December of 2016, following 5.8 percent rise in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.6 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since June 2012, according to preliminary estimates. A year ago inflation was recorded at 12.9 percent.
Published on 2016-12-30

Russia Inflation Rate At 4-Year Low of 5.8% In November
Consumer prices in Russia increased 5.8 percent year-on-year in November of 2016, following 6.1 percent growth in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.9 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since July 2012, as prices rose at a slower pace for food; clothing and footwear; recreation and culture; furnishings and household equipment and alcoholic beverages and tobacco . On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.4 percent, below market consensus of 0.6 percent.
Published on 2016-12-06

Russia Inflation Rate at Near 3-Year Low of 6.1%
Consumer prices in Russia increased 6.1 percent year-on-year in October of 2016, following 6.4 percent growth in the previous month and below market expectations of 6.2 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since January 2014, as prices rose at a slower pace for food, housing and utilities, clothing and footwear, transport, furnishings and recreation and culture. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.4 percent.
Published on 2016-11-03

Russia Inflation Rate at 2-1/2-Year Low of 6.4%
Consumer prices in Russia increased 6.4 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, following 6.9 percent growth in the previous month and below market expectations of 6.6 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since February 2014, as food, housing and utilities, clothing and footwear, transport prices rose at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.2 percent.
Published on 2016-10-04

Russian Inflation Eases to 6.9% in August
Consumer prices in Russia increased 6.9 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, following 7.2 percent growth in the previous month while above market expectations of 6.1 percent. It was the lowest reading since March 2014, as housing and utilities, clothing and footwear, transport and recreation and culture prices rose at a slower pace while food cost accelerated. On a monthly basis, prices were flat.
Published on 2016-09-05

Russian Inflation Slows to Near 2-1/2-Year Low in July
Consumer prices in Russia increased 7.2 percent year-on-year in July of 2016, following 7.5 percent growth in the previous month. It was the lowest reading since March 2014 and below market expectations of 7.4 percent. Housing and utilities, and recreation and culture prices rose at a slower pace while food cost accelerated. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.5 percent.
Published on 2016-08-04

Russia Inflation Picks Up to 7.5% in June
Consumer prices in Russia increased 7.5 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, following 7.3 percent growth in the previous month. It was the highest reading since February and above market expectations of 7.4 percent. Food, housing and transport prices growth accelerated while recreation and culture rose at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, prices went up by 0.4 percent.
Published on 2016-08-04

Russia Inflation Rate Stable at 7.3% in May
Consumer prices in Russia increased 7.3 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, unchanged from the previous two months, staying at the lowest level since April of 2014. Food and transport prices rose at a faster pace while clothing and footwear growth slowed down. On a monthly basis, prices went up by 0.4 percent.
Published on 2016-06-06

Russia Inflation Rate Steady at 7.3% in April
Consumer prices in Russia increased 7.3 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, the same pace as in the preceding month, staying at its lowest level since April of 2014 and below market expectations of 7.4 percent. Food and transport prices growth accelerated while housing and utilities cost slowed down. On a monthly basis, prices edged up by 0.4 percent.
Published on 2016-06-06

Russia Inflation Rate at Near 2-Year Low
Consumer prices in Russia increased 7.3 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, slowing from 8.1 percent growth in the previous month and below market expectations of 7.5 percent. It was the lowest reading since April of 2014, pulled down by cost of food, housing and clothing. On a monthly basis, prices edged up by 0.5 percent.
Published on 2016-04-05

Russia Inflation Rate at 17-Month Low
Consumer prices in Russia increased 8.1 percent year-on-year in February of 2016, compared to 9.8 percent growth in the previous month and below market expectations of 8.5 percent. It was the lowest figure since September of 2015, as cost of food, housing and transportation rose at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, prices went up by 0.6 percent.
Published on 2016-03-04

Russia Inflation Rate at 14-Month Low
Consumer prices in Russia increased 9.8 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, down from 12.9 percent in the previous month, slightly below market expectations. It was the lowest reading since November of 2014, as cost of food, housing and transportation rose at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, prices went up by 1.0 percent.
Published on 2016-02-05

Russia Inflation Rate at 1-Year Low
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 12.9 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, following a 15.0 percent growth in the previous month and below market expectations. It was the lowest reading since December of 2014.
Published on 2016-01-12

Russian Inflation Rate at 10-Month Low
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 15.0 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, following a 15.6 percent growth in the previous month, as cost of food, housing and transportation rose at a slower pace while clothing and footwear prices went up.
Published on 2015-12-04

Inflation in Russia Eases to 15.6% in October
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 15.6 percent year-on-year in October of 2015, down from a 15.7 percent growth in the previous month, as cost of food, transportation and housing rose at a slower pace while clothing and footwear prices went up.
Published on 2015-11-05

Russian Inflation Rate Edges Down in September
Consumer prices in Russia increased by 15.7 percent year-on-year in September of 2015, slightly down from a 15.8 percent growth in the previous month, as cost of food, transportation and housing rose at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-10-05

Russia Inflation Rate Rises to 15.8% in August
Annual inflation rate in Russia increased to 15.8 percent in August of 2015 from 15.6 percent in the previous month. The number came above market expectation as prices of fruits and vegetables increased.
Published on 2015-09-04

Russia Inflation Rate Rises to 15.6% in July
Annual inflation rate in Russia accelerated to 15.6 percent in July of 2015 from 15.3 percent in the previous month. The value was below market expectation but still broke the downward trend.
Published on 2015-08-04

Russia Inflation Rate Slows in June
Annual inflation rate in Russia went down to 15.3 percent in June of 2015 from 15.8 percent in the previous month as rise in cost of food and housing eased.
Published on 2015-07-06

Russia Inflation Rate At 4-Month Low
Annual inflation rate in Russia slowed to 15.8 percent in May of 2015 from 16.4 percent in the previous month as increase in cost of food and housing eased.
Published on 2015-06-04

Russia Inflation Rate Slows in April
Russian annual inflation slowed for the first time in nine months to 16.4 percent in April from 16.9 percent in March. Figures came below market expectations due to lower cost of food and transport, after the ruble gained more than 10 percent against the USD during the month.
Published on 2015-05-06

Russia Inflation Rate Edges Up in March
Russian consumer prices rose 16.9 percent year-on-year in March of 2015, following a 16.7 percent increase in February. Yet, monthly inflation slowed for the second straight month to its lowest since October last year.
Published on 2015-04-06

Russia Inflation Rate Up to 13-Year High
Russian annual inflation rate increased further to 16.7 percent in February of 2015 from 15 percent in the previous month, due to higher food cost. It is the highest figure since March of 2002 when it was recorded at 16.8 percent.
Published on 2015-03-05

Russia Inflation Rate Up to 15%
Russian annual inflation rate accelerated for the sixth consecutive month to 15 percent in January of 2015 from 11.4 percent in December. It is the highest rate in more than six years as a weak rouble has been pushing import prices up.
Published on 2015-02-05

Russia Inflation Rate at 5-Year High
Russian annual inflation rate increased to 11.4 percent in December of 2014 from 9.1 percent in the previous month, mainly driven by higher food cost. It is the highest rate since August of 2009.
Published on 2015-01-12

Russia Inflation Rate Up to 9.1%
Russian annual consumer prices rose to 9.1 percent in November of 2014 from 8.3 percent in October of 2014 as cost of food and services continue to increase. It is the highest rate since June of 2011.
Published on 2014-12-04

Russia Inflation Rate Rises Further
Russian annual inflation rate accelerated for the third straight month to 8.3 percent in October of 2014 from 8 percent in September. Yet, monthly inflation recorded the highest rate in five months.
Published on 2014-11-05

Russia Inflation Rate Up to 3-Year High
Russian consumer prices rose by an annual 8 percent in August of 2014 compared with a 7.6 percent increase in July. The inflation rate accelerated for the second straight month to its highest since August of 2011.
Published on 2014-10-03

Russia Inflation Rate Edges Up to 7.6%
Russian annual inflation rate accelerated slightly to 7.6 percent in August from 7.5 percent in July.
Published on 2014-09-04

Russia Inflation Rate Decelerates Slightly in July
Russian annual consumer inflation declined to 7.5 percent in July of 2014 from 7.8 percent in the previous month, driven mostly by lower cost of electricity, gas and other fuels.
Published on 2014-08-04

Russia Inflation Rate Rises Further in June
Russian annual consumer prices accelerated for the fifth straight month in June to its highest since August of 2011. The inflation rate rose to 7.8 percent, following a 7.6 percent increase in the previous month, driven by higher food and utility cost.
Published on 2014-07-04

Russia Inflation Rate Rises To Nearly 3-Year High
Russian annual consumer inflation accelerated for the fourth straight month to 7.6 percent in May of 2014 from 7.3 percent in the previous month, driven by higher food prices.
Published on 2014-06-04

Russia Inflation Rate Accelerates in April
Russian consumer prices increased 7.3 percent in April from 6.9 percent in March, driven by higher food, electricity and gas prices.
Published on 2014-05-06

Russia Inflation Rate Up to 9-Month High
In March of 2014, Russian annual inflation rate rose for the second straight month to 6.9 percent, up from 6.2 percent in February, driven by higher cost of milk, fruit, electricity and gas.
Published on 2014-04-04

Russia Inflation Rate Edges Up Slightly in February
Russian annual inflation rate rose slightly to 6.2 percent in February of 2014, from 6.1 percent in the previous month, boosted by higher food and electricity cost.
Published on 2014-03-04

Russia Inflation Rate Slows in January
In January of 2014, Russian inflation rate slowed to an annual 6.1 percent, after remaining steady at 6.5 percent in the previous two months, mainly due to lower food prices.
Published on 2014-02-05

Russian Inflation Stable At 6.5% in December
In December, Russia’s annual CPI edged up to 6.5 percent, unchanged from November. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.5 percent, down from 0.6 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2013-12-31

Russian Inflation Rate Accelerates in November
In November of 2013, Russia’s annual CPI edged up to 6.5 percent, from 6.3 percent in October. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.6 percent, the same rate recorded in the previous period.
Published on 2013-12-05

Russia's Inflation Rate Up to 6.3% in October
In October, Russian annual inflation rate accelerated to 6.3 percent, from 6.1 percent in September, mainly due to a rise in food cost.
Published on 2013-11-06

Russia Inflation Decelerates to 6.1% in September
In September of 2013, Russian annual inflation decelerated to 6.1 percent, the lowest rate in 13 months, mainly due to a sharp drop in housing cost. From August to July, prices went up by 0.2 percent, after rising 0.1 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2013-10-04

Russian Inflation Rate Steady at 6.5% in August
In August of 2013, Russian annual inflation remained stable at 6.5 percent. From July to August, prices eased to 0.1 percent, from 0.8 percent recorded in the previous period, mainly due to a drop in food prices.
Published on 2013-09-04

Russian Inflation Rate Down to 6.5% in July
In July of 2013, Russian annual inflation rate slowed for the second month in a row to 6.5 percent, from 6.9 percent in June, as food prices eased. From June to July, prices accelerated to 0.8 percent, from 0.4 percent recorded in the previous month.
Published on 2013-08-05

Russian Inflation Rate Down to 6-Month Low in June
In June of 2013, Russian annual inflation rate eased to 6.9 percent from 7.4 percent in May due to lower food prices. On the month-over-month basis, inflation rate went up by 0.4 percent, down from 0.7 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2013-07-04

Russia’s Annual Inflation Rate Accelerates to 7.4% in May
Russia´s consumer prices quickened to 7.4 percent in May from 7.2 percent registered in the previous month, the fastest pace since August of 2011. The increase was driven mostly by rises in the cost of services and food. On the month-over-month basis, inflation rate went up by 0.7 percent after rising 0.5 percent in the previous period.
Published on 2013-06-04

Russia Inflation Rate Up to 7.2% In April
Russia's annual inflation rate went up to 7.2 percent in April from 7.0 percent recorded in the previous month. The consumer price index rose by 0.5 percent month-on-month in April after rising 0.3 percent in the previous period, according to a release from the Federal Statistics Service.
Published on 2013-05-07

Russia Inflation Rate Down to 7.0% in March
Russia's Annual inflation slowed to 7.0 percent in March from 7.3 percent in the previous month. The consumer price index rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month in March after rising 0.6 percent in the previous period, according to a release from the Federal Statistics Service.
Published on 2013-04-04

Russia Inflation Rate Rises to 7.3 Percent in February
Russian inflation rate rose to 7.3 percent year-on-year in February of 2013, up from 7.1 percent in January of 2013. In monthly terms, prices rose 0.6 percent according to a release from the National Statistics Institute.
Published on 2013-03-05

Russia Inflation Rate Up to 7.1 Percent in January
Russian inflation rate rose to 7.1 percent year-on-year in January of 2013, up from 6.6 percent in December of 2012. In monthly terms, prices rose 1 percent, according to a release from the National Statistics Institute.
Published on 2013-02-05

Russia Inflation Rate at 6.6 Percent in December
Russian inflation rate rose to 6.6 percent year-on-year in December, up from 6.5 percent in November. In monthly terms, prices rose 0.5 percent.
Published on 2013-01-14

Russia Inflation Rate at 6.5% in November
Russia's consumer prices rose 6.5 percent year-on-year in November, unchanged from October. In monthly terms, prices rose 0.3 percent.
Published on 2012-12-11

Russian Inflation Rate Unchanged at 15% in September
Russia's inflation rate was unchanged at 15 percent in September as vegetable and fuel prices decreased and meat prices rose, the Federal Statistics Service said.
Published on 2008-10-06

Russia's Inflation Rate Declined to 14.7% in July
Russia's July inflation rate fell more than economists forecast to 14.7 percent as fruit and vegetable costs declined.
Published on 2008-08-25