MINSK, 10 April (BelTA) – In March 2015 the index of consumer prices for commodities and services totaled 100.8% in comparison with February 2015 and 104.9% in comparison with December 2014, the National Statistics Committee of Belarus told BelTA.

In March 2015 the basic index of consumer prices that disregards changes of prices for individual commodities and services that are affected by administrative and seasonal factors stood at 100.9% in comparison with February 2015 and 103.8% in comparison with December 2014.

In March 2015 prices for foods rose by 0.5% from February 2015 and 4.6% from December 2014. Prices for non-foods rose by 1.3% and 4.4% respectively.

In March 2015 the index of prices for and tariffs on paid services totaled 100.7% as against February 2015 and 106.7% as against December 2014.