0.2% deflation recorded in Armenian consumer market April 2011

PanARMENIAN.Net - The National Statistical Service reported that 0.2% deflation was recorded in Armenia's consumer market in April after 5.2% inflation rate recorded in January-March 2011.

0.5% drop was recorded in prices for foodstuff (including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes) in April compared to March 2011; prices for non-foods grew by 0.5% and tariffs for services remained unchanged.

In April 2011, the index of consumer prices made 108.9% compared to the same period in 2010, including the index of prices for foodstuff (including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes) – 114.5%, non-foods - 102.8%, services – 102.3%.

In January-April 2011, the index of consumer prices made 110.5% compared to January-April 2010, including the index of prices for foodstuff – 115.0%, non-foods - 103.3%, services – 106.2%.

0.5% drop was recorded in consumer prices in Yerevan.