OREANDA-NEWS. May 10, 2012. Belarus saw the consumer price index grow 1.4% over the first 25 days of April 2012 and 6.5% since early this year, the National Statistics Committee told reporters.

The largest increase in retail prices was registered with fresh-grown cabbages (8.8%), beef (except boneless meat) (6%), alcoholic beverages (5.2%), pork (except boneless meat) (3.7%), soft beverages (3%), boneless beef, milk and dairy products, eggs, live fish, mayonnaise, canned fruits and vegetables (1-2.8%), first-grade boiled sausages, margarine, canned meat, wheat flour (0.7-0.9%), petrol (5.5%), footwear, fabrics, hosiery goods, perfumery and cosmetics (0.7-1%), suburban bus transportation (20%), city transport fares (17.3%), house maintenance services (12.9%), healthcare vacations (5.7%), utility services (2.5%).

As previously reported, Belarus saw the consumer price index grow 108.7% in 2011, although the initial forecast for 2011 stood at 7.5%-8.5%. Belarus’ inflation forecast for 2012 stands at 19-22%.