Russia's annual inflation accelerated to 5.6 percent in July from 4.3 percent in June, the Federal Statistics Service said Friday.
Month-on-month, consumer prices climbed 1.2 percent, faster than the 0.9 percent increase a month ago.
The central bank maintained its key rate at 8 percent for the seventh successive month in July. The central bank aims to keep inflation at or below 6 percent.
Considering recent domestic and international macroeconomic developments, the bank said the current level of interest rates is appropriate for the near future.
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday recommended a gradual further tightening of monetary policy to contain underlying pressures and anchor expectations. The lender also urged Russia to adopt ambitious fiscal consolidation path to reduce overheating pressures.
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