The prices of consumer goods and tariffs for services decreased by 1% in Azerbaijan in June compared to May, the country’s State Statistics Committee said.
The prices of foodstuffs decreased by 2.5% during the reporting period, while the prices of non-food items and paid services increased by 0.1%.
The prices of consumer goods and tariffs for services in the country increased by 13.9% in January-June compared to January-June 2016.
The prices of foodstuffs for the reporting period increased by 18.1%, non-food items – by 12.4%, paid services rendered to the population increased by 9.4%.
The prices of flour, buckwheat, semolina, macaroni, poultry, beef, mutton, sunflower and corn oil, pasteurized milk, tea and coffee, mineral and spring water, sugar and granulated sugar, potatoes, sweet pepper, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, apricots, cherry-plums, cherries and tobacco decreased in Azerbaijan within a month.
The prices of butter and olive oil, sausages, eggs, apples, lemons, onions, beets and greens increased.
The prices of other foodstuffs were not greatly changed.
The prices of fabrics, furniture, household utensils, carpets and other floor coverings, cars and spare parts for them, jewelry, personal computers and tablets increased in June.
The prices of books, telephones, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, fans, juicers and electric kettles decreased.
The prices of other non-food items were not greatly changed.
The prices of international passenger air transport services, household services, repair of home appliances, jewelry and watches, as well as foreign tours increased in June.
The prices of the repair of furniture, household utensils and floor coverings, as well as the services rendered by cafes and restaurants decreased.
The prices of other paid services remained unchanged. (Trend/Business World Magazine)