Imported products will become more expensive in Russia due to the fall of the ruble – UNIAN
It is noted that by the end of the year, many products will increase in price by up to 20%.
Due to the fall of the ruble in the Russian Federation, prices for a number of imported products will increase. It is expected that in the next month and a half the rise in price will be 10-20%.
Forbes writes that at the end of November, bananas in Russia rose in price by 8.8% year on year to $1.19 per kilogram, tangerines by 10% to $2.43/kg, and oranges rose in price over the year by 1% to $1.9/kg.
In addition, before the New Year holidays in Russia, prices for local products may rise by another 5–10% due to the weakening of the ruble.
It is noted that perishable imported goods such as fruits and vegetables react most strongly to the fall of the ruble.
“For groups of durable goods, the influence of the exchange rate affects…
