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Inflation in Armenia recorded at 4.3% in January 2015

YEREVAN, February 20. /ARKA/. Inflation in Armenia was recorded at 4.3% in January 2015, compared with January 2014, the National Statistical Service of Armenia reports.

Consumer prices grew 2.5% in January 2015, compared with December 2014.

According to the statistical report, economic activity in the country rose 1.3% in January 2015, compared with the same month a year before.

In the government budget for 2015, inflation was projected at 4% (±1.5%) and GDP growth at 4.1%. –0–

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