In the Nizhny Novgorod region, the first weekly deflation of prices this year has been recorded.
Rosstat noted a decrease in consumer prices, with vegetables becoming noticeably cheaper. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, as well as across the country, a slight decrease in prices was recorded. Deflation occurred at the end of April - beginning of May 2026. For the period from April 28 to May 4, the consumer price index was 99.98%. Since the beginning of the month, the index reached 99.99%, and since the beginning of the year - 103.19%. This information was reported by RIA Novosti, citing data from Rosstat. The previous decrease in prices for the week was recorded at the beginning of September last year. At that time, from August 26 to September 1, the index was 0.08%. In recent days, according to statistics, products from the category of fruits and vegetables continued to decrease in price. On average, their cost decreased by 2.7%. The most noticeable price drop affected cucumbers and tomatoes. These items had the most significant impact on the overall deflation figure. For residents of the Nizhny Novgorod region, such changes mean a small but noticeable reduction in expenses for everyday purchases. It is worth noting that inflation in the Nizhny Novgorod region rose to 5.7% in March, according to the news agency "NEWSROOM24".
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In the Nizhny Novgorod region, the first weekly deflation of the year was recorded. Rosstat noted a decrease in consumer prices, with vegetables becoming noticeably cheaper. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, as well as across the country, a slight decrease in prices was recorded. 12:06 07.05.2026 Newsroom24.Ru - Nizhny Novgorod
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From April 28 to May 4, deflation in Russia was 0.02%. Vegetables and fruits became cheaper on average by 2.7% over the week. Weekly deflation was recorded in Russia for the first time since the end of August 2025. 10:40 07.05.2026 TatCenter.ru - Kazan
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In the Saratov region, cucumbers and tomatoes became slightly cheaper at the beginning of May. The Saratov region recorded a decrease in prices for some vegetables. The data is provided in the report of Saratovstat from May 6. 08:51 07.05.2026 Gazeta Reporter - Saratov
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Rosstat recorded deflation for the first time in 2026. The figure was 0.02 percent. Photo: Roman Pimenov / "Petersburg Diary". Rosstat recorded the first weekly deflation of 2026 at 0.02 percent. 01:03 07.05.2026 Peterburgskiy Dnevnik - St. Petersburg
The first weekly deflation of the year was recorded in Russia. Rosstat noted the first deflation of 2026, which amounted to 0.02% for the week. 07:56 07.05.2026 Teleport2001.Ru - Blagoveshchensk
Rosstat recorded deflation for the first time in 2026. The figure was 0.02 percent. Photo: Roman Pimenov / "Petersburg Diary". Rosstat recorded the first weekly deflation of 2026 at 0.02 percent. 00:45 07.05.2026 Spbdnevnik.ru - St. Petersburg
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In the Nizhny Novgorod region, the first weekly deflation of prices this year has been recorded.
Rosstat noted a decrease in consumer prices, with vegetables becoming particularly cheaper. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, as well as across the country, a slight decrease in prices has been recorded. 07.05.2026. Newsroom24.Ru. Nizhny Novgorod region. Nizhny Novgorod.
