2 Sep 2009 16:24

Russia had deflation of 0.1% from August 25-31, 8.2% inflation since start of 2009

MOSCOW. Sept 2 (Interfax) - Russia had deflation of 0.1% for the week August 25-31, the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) said on Wednesday.

Consumer prices grew 0.1% from August 1-31 and have increased 8.2% since the start of the year. In 2008, inflation totaled 0.4% in August and 9.7% from January 1-August 31.