Deputy Economy Minister Andrei Klepach repeate yesterday the previous forecast on the average oil price in 2009.
By the way, the ministry's forecast on the average ruble exchange rate against the dollar also remained unchanged at 35.1 RUB/USD. At the same time, inflation is estimated at 13-14 percent.
But, unfortunately, GDP growth forecast was revised from minus 0.2 percent to minus 2.2 percent.
Author: Ksenia Kochneva
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Russia's Prediction on Oil Price in 2009
The Russian Economy Ministry reiterates its forecast on the average price for oil in 2009 at $41 per barrel
