Russian inflation was at 0.6% from December 1-18, Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref told reporters on Tuesday in Dubna, Interfax reports.
"Inflation was 0.6% in the first 18 days of December," he said.
It was reported earlier that consumer prices grew 0.3% from December 1-11.
Russian inflation was 8.2% in January-November 2006, including 0.6% in November.
The Economic Development and Trade Ministry is forecasting inflation at 8.9%-9% in 2006. Consumer prices rose 10.9% in 2005.