“The question is: have we passed this peak or not?
In our opinion, in general, we have passed this and should pass this increase, ”RIA Novosti quotes him.
He explained that since this year, the budget policy has been brought in line with "normal levels" - now there are no additional budgetary incentives to warm up the economy.
"The monetary authorities are now taking steps to overcome inflationary pressures," he added.
In December, Rosstat estimated inflation in Russia at the end of 2021 at 8.39%.