Annual inflation in Russia stood at 7.15% as of last week, with the weekly rate slowing to 0.05%, the Ministry of Economic Development said.
The ministry's review of the price situation found annual inflation at 7.15% for the week of October 13–19.
Food prices rose 0.26% during the week, driven by a 0.73% increase in fruit and vegetables, while other food items rose 0.21%, matching the previous week.
Non‑food goods' prices fell 0.10%, and the cost of monitored services declined 0.01%.
"Annual inflation has been recorded at 7.15%",
Russian Ministry of Economic Development reported.
