Bashkortostan Statistics Agency reported on the results of the August monitoring of producer prices in the industrial sector. This indicator takes into account changes in prices for raw materials, materials and intermediate consumption goods.
Selling prices for products of the drivers of the republican economy - oil refining and chemistry, decreased by 11% and 13%, respectively.
The cost of production of glass, ceramics, cement increased by 17% over the year.
Prices in metallurgy rose by 18%, finished metal products - by 25%.
Provision of electricity and heat energy for manufacturers rose by 6%, housing and utility services - by 4.6%.
The inflation rate in August in the republic amounted to 14.6% compared to August 2021.