Inflation in Belarus in January-July was 4.4%

August 11, Minsk /Corr. BELTA/. Inflation in Belarus in January-July this year amounted to 4.4% compared to 7.7% in the same period last year. In July 2010, inflation was 0.3%, BELTA was informed by the National Statistical Committee. In 2009, inflation in Belarus was 10.1% (0.8% on average per month). For 2010, inflation is planned within 8-10%. In January-July 2010, prices of industrial producers increased by 10.8%, including by 0.3% in July. According to the Ministry of Architecture and Construction, prices for construction and installation works in July 2010 compared to June 2010 increased by 1.1%, and compared to December 2009 - by 8.9%. According to Belstat, prices for food products in July 2010 compared to June increased by 0.2%, and compared to December 2009 - by 4.3%. Non-food products rose in price by 5.1% in seven months of 2010, and by 0.1% in July. Prices and tariffs for paid services in July 2010 compared to June increased by 0.8%, and compared to December 2009 - by 3.8%.-0-