FOOD PRICES IN ARMENIA RISE BY 2.1 PERCENT IN OCTOBER
YEREVAN, November 5. / ARKA /. In October 2012 food prices in Armenia
increased by 2.1% from September, the National Statistical Service
reported, saying the rise was driven by a hike in prices of eggs,
bread, animal and vegetable oils, fruits, vegetables and potatoes
from 2.5% to 9% .
According to its numbers, the price of cucumbers rose by 15.1%,
that of cauliflower by 15.6%, the price of cabbage surged by 17.3%,
that of eggplant by 30.9%, the price of green pepper soared by 32.6%,
that of tomatoes nearly doubled and prices of potatoes and green
beans rose by 2.4% and 4%, respectively.
The National Statistical Service said also the fruit prices grew in
October 2012 by 5.6%.
It also recorded an 18.7 percent drop in the prices for carrots, a
17 percent drop in the price of green onion; radishes price dropped
by 6.4%, that of garlic declined by 6.3%. The prices of oranges and
pomegranates fell by 4% and 24.2% respectively.
Bread prices rose by 2.6 percent due to a rise in f flour prices from
3 to 5.7 percent depending on the type. -0-
From: A. Papazian
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