31 July 2003 23:38 Consumer prices in Kazakhstan static in July
Inflation was 0.1% in June.
In July food prices went down 0.5% (up 2.4% in first seven
MOSCOW. Aug 1 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) - Consumer prices in Kazakhstan remained static in July and inflation in the
first seven months totaled 2.3%, the state statistics agency told Interfax.
months), nonfood goods went up 0.8% (up 2.1%) and service charges edged up 0.1% (up 2.1%).
The government and National Bank of Kazakhstan forecast inflation of 5.3%-6% in 2002. [KZ ASIA EUROPE EEU EMRG INSI
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