In October, consumer prices rose by 0.9%. This was reported by the State Statistics Committee. \n \nIn particular, prices for food products in October increased by 0.9%, for non-food products by 0.3%, for services by 1.6%. \n \nIn the food products group in October, the most significant price increases were for potatoes (24.9%), fruits (6.0%), vegetables (5.0%); in the non-food products group - knitted goods (0.9%), in the services group - urban and road transport (2.3%) and electricity, gas, heat and water (2.2%). \n \nIn total, since the beginning of the year, inflation amounted to 8.1%. \n \nAt the same time, prices for food products in January-October increased by 8.0%, for non-food products - by 3.9%, for services - by 12.7%. \n \nIn the food products group in January-October, the most significant price increases were for sugar (22.8%), meat and poultry (18.8%), sausage products and smoked meats (15.6%), in the non-food products group - fuel and lubricants (32.5%), printed publications (6.7%), perfumery and cosmetic goods (3.5%), in the services group - rental of own real estate (35.9%), urban and road transport (23.0%), higher education (16.4%), primary general education (15.3%). \n \nAs reported, in September inflation was 0.4%, in January-September - 7.1%. \n \nIn 2004, inflation was 12.3%. \n \nThe Cabinet of Ministers forecasts inflation in 2005 at the level of 9.8%. The National Bank forecasts inflation in 2005 at the level of 12% (December to December of the previous year).