In January 2005, inflation in Ukraine was 1.7%, which is 0.3% higher than in January 2004, reports "APK-Inform". \n \nMost noticeably last month, according to the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine, food products became more expensive – by 2.3%. In particular, vegetables rose in price by 14.9%, eggs – by 6.4%, fruits – by 3.9%, milk and dairy products – by 3.6%. Prices for other products increased less significantly. And sugar even became cheaper – by 0.6%. \n \nPrices for fuel and lubricants decreased by 1.3%. \n \nServices during the specified period rose in price by an average of 1%.