Prices for bread, sugar and vodka grow since July 12 in Belarus
This is precribed by the regulations of the Ministry of Economy and the Council of Ministers.
Sand sugar gets Br 400 more expensive (it makes 5% in average). The price will be Br 8 400 per kilo. Now, white sand sugar in a sack of 25-50 kilos costs Br 7 900 per kilo in the retail trade. The price for the sugar packed in smaller packages is Br 8 400. The Ministry of Economy explains the price increase by the urgent need "to stabilize the financial condition of the sugar-processing establishments".
Since July 12, the selling prices for bread increase by 10%. Also, vodka will be more expensive in Belarus since Friday. The limited minimal selling price for the 40% alcohol stronger has grown by 25,6%, up to Br 27 000 per 0,5 l. The Ministry of Economy explained that this was connected with "increase of excise rates", BELTA informs.
