Prices in Belarus increase by 5,1% for January-August

Inflation in Belarus has amounted to 5,1% for the 8 months of the current year, informs BELTA. According to the data provided by the National Statistic Committee, it is almost 2,5% less than last year. In the year 2009 consumer prices in Belarus increased a little more than by 10%. Inflation plan for this year is 8-10%. Next year the prices should increase by no more than 7-8%.