According to Rosstat, inflation in October slowed compared to the previous month (0,87%) to 0,83%. But in annual terms it accelerated to 6,69%, while in September it stopped at 6%.
Food inflation in October reached 1,35% in monthly terms. And on an annual basis, food prices increased by 6%.
The increase in the cost of fruits and vegetables in the reporting week amounted to 2,6%. Including tomatoes increased in price by 8,8%, cucumbers - by 7,6%, onions and beets - by 1%, white cabbage - by 0,4%, potatoes - by 0,2%.