In October, cucumbers and tomatoes rose in price, citrus fruits fell in price

November 16, MINSK. Cucumbers and tomatoes became more expensive in October, while citrus fruits fell in price, BelTA informs referring to the analytical information of the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade.

"In October 2021, the annual increase in consumer prices in general and prices for socially significant goods (NWT) was recorded at the level of 10.5%. At the same time, there is a slowdown in inflation growth compared to the previous month to 0.9% (1.3% in The increase in the annual growth of CPI and CPI of the NWT was mainly influenced by the acceleration in the growth of prices for goods in the fruit and vegetable segment, as well as the maintenance of a high level of growth in prices for MEAT and meat products, tariffs for housing and communal services," the MART said.

The increased growth in food prices is mainly due to the persistence of negative trends in foreign markets. According to the ministry, the annual increase in world food prices in October amounted to 29.3% (30.7% a month earlier), in RUSSIA food prices rose by 12.1% over the year, vegetables - by 48.6% (general inflation accelerated up to 8.1% - the maximum value since June 2016).

Goods in the fruit and vegetable segment, according to MART, have risen in price by 24.8% over the year (14.2% in September), MILK and dairy products - by 7.7%, cereals and legumes - by 6.1%, furniture - by 14.5%, footwear - by 2.9%, housing and communal services - by 12.1%.

Over the past month, there has been an increase in prices for potatoes (by 7.1%) and other vegetables, including tomatoes - by 43.2% and cucumbers - by 65.8% (however, compared to December 2020, tomatoes fell in price by 7.8%, cucumbers - by 26.5%). At the same time, fruits in October fell by 0.9% compared to September 2021, largely due to a decrease in prices for citrus fruits by 11.7%.

Confectionery and furniture rose in price by 1.6%, meat and meat products - by 1.4%, milk and dairy products - by 1%, clothes - by 0.7%. There is a decrease in tariffs for air transport (by 3.8%) and passenger transportation by international rail transport (by 10.8%).

In the area of ​​permanently regulated pricing, following the results of October, the increase in prices and tariffs in annual terms amounted to 10.7%.

During the month, there is a planned increase in tariffs for heating (by 12.2%) and elevator services (by 62.3%). In addition, tariffs for medical services have been increased (by 0.4%).