In Irkutsk Region, at the end of last year inflation was 1.1 percent, and fresh vegetables, eggs, fish and some non food goods rose the most. Utility tariffs rose most in services, especially sewerage, heating and hot water. Rental of one room apartments from private owners, hotel stays and airline tickets became cheaper.
At the end of last year, inflation in the Irkutsk Region amounted to 1.1%. Food products, including alcoholic beverages, rose in price by 1.1% on average, while non-food goods increased by 0.3%.Prices rose significantly for fresh cucumbers (by 41%), cabbage (11%), fresh tomatoes (10%), grapes (12%), and bananas (by 5%). As reported by Irkutskstat, prices also increased for chicken eggs (by 14%) and salted herring (by 6%).
Frozen whole fish, salted and smoked delicatessen fish products, fish preserves, as well as processed cheese, jam, fruit spread, ketchup, instant soups in packets, potatoes, lemons, and pears became 3-4% more expensive.
But the price of beets fell by an average of 3%.
Among non-food goods, prices for sewing thread rose significantly (by 12%). Winter footwear for children, women’s shoes, men’s sweaters, microwave ovens, mixers, blenders, electric drills, flash drives, and footballs became 3-4% more expensive.
In the paid services sector, consumer prices and tariffs rose by 2.6% over the month. Among utility services, wastewater disposal became significantly more expensive (by 16%), heating and hot water supply by 8%, and cold water supply by 7%.
There is also good news. Rent for a one-room apartment from private individuals fell (by 3%), and hotel accommodation became cheaper (by 2%). Airfares also fell.