1.3% INFLATION RATE RECORDED IN ARMENIA IN APRIL 2010

PanARMENIAN.Net
April 30, 2010 – 15:31 AMT 10:31 GMT

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.