October 2007 saw 0.7% Rise in Prices of Non-Food Commodities

IN OCTOBER 2007 THERE IS 0.7% RISE IN PRICES OF NON-FOOD COMMODITIES IN
ARMENIA

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, NOYAN TAPAN. In comparison with September, a 0.7%
inflation was recorded in the market of non-food commodities in Armenia
in October 2007 due to the 1.3% and 4.2% inflation of petrol and diesel
fuel, correspondingly.

According to the data of the National Statistical Service of the
Republic of Armenia, a 0.1-3% inflation of textiles, furniture, woven
fabrics, clothes, jewelry, construction materials, footware, sanitary
and cosmetic commodities was recorded in the republic in October 2007
in comparison with September. In the above-mentioned period a 0.1-2.2%
deflation of cultural commodities, medicinal means, domestic electrical
appliances, washing means, horicultural commodities, and writing
materials was recorded. The level of prices has remained the same in
comparison with the previous month in the other commodity groups being
observed.