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2 June 2003 - 17:57 AMT

HIGH BREAD PRICES TO BE KEPT ONE MORE MONTH

20% rise in prices for bread is conditioned by the fact that wheat in Russia became more expensive, however with gathering the new harvest of cereals the prices will be stabilized. Armenian agricultural minister David Zadoian told “Arminfo” agency today. In his words, as Armenia is a state-importer of grain, so the cost of flour and bread in the republic is directly connected with the situation at the world market. Zadoian informed that at best the native farmers could satisfy the country grain needs during 6-7 months. It should be noted that products made of flour in Armenia became more expensive on average 30-40 drams for kilogram.