Inflation in the Republic of Kazakhstan in January, 2009, totaled 0.3 %, the agency reports citing Statistics Agency of Kazakhstan.

According to the Statistics Agency, in comparison with December, 2008, the inflation has been at the level of 0.3 %, in comparison with January, 2008 - 8.7 %.

According to Statistics Agency, last month the prices for dairy products grew by 1.2 %, fruit and vegetables - by 1.9 %, alcoholic drinks - by 3 %, and tobacco products - by 4.2 %. The prices for sunflower oil fell down by 12.7 %, flour - by 1.7 %, rice - by 0.5 %, bread - by 0.4 %, groats - by 0.2 %, and eggs - by 0.1 %.

The prices for detergents have grown by 1.9 %, the goods of personal hygiene - by 1.1 %, and medicines - by 0.9 %. Gasoline became cheaper by 9.6 %, diesel fuel - by 9.1 %, and liquefied gas - by 3.5 %.

The prices for the post services have increased by 46.9 % and telephone services have increased by 14 %. Restaurants and hotel services have gone up by 2.1 %, public health services - by 1.5 %, personal service - by 1.2 %, and transport - by 0.8 %.