September 5, 2011

 

Armenia's meat prices increase in August

 

 

Meat prices rose 12.9% in August this year in contrast to the same period last year, according to Gurgen Martirosyan, chief of Armenian National Statistical Service's prices and international comparative analyses on Thursday (Sep 1).

 

"Prices for beef, mutton and pork increased 0.4%, 4% and 11.5% respectively over one year and are now continuing their upward movement, he said.

 

According to official statistical figures, meat prices jumped 1.2% in August, compared with July.

 

Meat prices rose 0.5-3.3% with the highest indicator in Gyumri. Meat prices in Armenia's capital also went up by 0.9%.

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