In Russia, Rosstat named the goods that fell at a record price

Published Jul 27, 2021

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The article highlights the significant decrease in the retail prices of lemons, limes, and garlic by 30% and 10% respectively, compared to the previous year, with lemons now costing 131.9 rubles per kilogram and garlic 229.6 rubles per kilogram. In contrast, the average price of vegetables and fruits in retail stores has seen an increase, with an overall rise in food prices by 7.9% in June contributing to an accelerated inflation rate of 6.5%, marking a five-year record and reflecting the economic challenges faced by consumers in Russia.

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Rosstat named the cheapest products. At the top are lemons, limes and garlic. On average, the retail price per kilogram of lemons in the first six months of 2021 fell by more than 30 percent compared to last year. In monetary terms, this is 131.9 rubles per kilogram, against last year's 189.4 rubles. Garlic also fell in price in stores in the first half of the year: the price fell by almost 10 percent - from 254.5 to 229.6 rubles per kilogram. Experts have calculated that over the past six months, prices for vegetables and fruits in stores have increased on average. According to ...

Source: RUAgronews