Inflation in Russia in August broke a five-year record

In August, inflation in Russia was 0.4%. Higher growth of prices was previously only in August 2010.
Then the inflation rate was 0.6%. In August 2011, it was the deflation of 0.2% in August 2012 and 2013 the minimum inflation of 0.1%. And in August 2014, after the introduction of the food embargo, prices overclocked only to 0.2%.
The consensus forecast prepared by the end of August inflation for 2015 stood at 12.3% and it has not yet been laid analysts negative data for August. As a result, annualized inflation rose to 15.8% from 15.6% in July. Do not keep it and falling prices for seasonal products.
In January-August, consumer prices rose by 9.8%, while in January-August 2014 the increase was 5.6%.
In order for the year, inflation has not exceeded 11.5%, in the remaining months it should not rise above 0.4%, reports "Interfax".