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NSS: Foodstuff prices down in Armenia
A 0.8%-fall in consumer prices was recorded in Armenia in June, as compared with the figures of June. Food prices (including that of alcohol and cigarettes) showed a 1.2% fall, with a 0.9% fall in the nonfood prices, the RA National Statistical Service reports.
Seasonal inflation fluctuations are typical of Armenia. Inflation is generally conditioned by the agricultural season. The prices of cucumber, bean, tomato and certain fruits, including strawberry, water-melon and banana have gone down while the prices of orange, apple and pear are up.
According to the NSS, the average price of eggs fell by 8.5% reaching AMD 30 against former 50.
The official data show an increase of 2.4% in meat prices.
