In Irkutsk Region in 2008 the highest inflation rate among the regions of the Siberian Federal District was recorded, consumer prices rose by 14.9. Food products and paid services became especially more expensive, and in December prices rose another 1 percent compared with November. Altai Krai and Novosibirsk Region also ranked among the top three for inflation.
The Irkutsk Region is experiencing the highest level of inflation among the regions of the Siberian Federal District. On average, consumer prices in the Irkutsk Region rose by 14.9% in 2008.According to Rosstat, consumer prices in Russia rose by 13.3% in 2008.
In the Irkutsk Region, goods became 14% more expensive, and paid services - by 18%. Food products rose in price by 19.9%, alcoholic beverages - by 12.9%, and non-food goods - by 10.3%.
The increase in consumer prices in December, compared with November, was 1%.
After the Irkutsk Region, the top three in terms of inflation included Altai Krai and Novosibirsk Region. Consumer prices in Altai Krai rose by 14.5%, and in Novosibirsk Region – by 13.1%.