Inflation in 2005 may be 8-9%. This was stated by the head of the National Bank of Ukraine, Volodymyr Stelmakh, according to "Podrobnosti". \n \nAccording to him, such growth will occur under the condition of stabilization of the budget process and financial indicators. \n \nStelmakh also noted that GDP growth in 2005 may be 12% under the condition of "political will" of the government and its fulfillment of the assigned tasks. Real GDP growth, according to his estimate, in January is almost 7%. He also noted that, in his opinion, GDP growth in January will exceed 7%.