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The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the April 2017 inflation rates.
The inflation saw a monthly hike of 1.31%.
The annual inflation rate increased to 11.87%.
This figure was recorded as the highest inflation rate since October 2008.
The highest increase was seen in clothing and shoe groups with 9.13%.
The only group that marked monthly decrease was communication with 0.02%.
The highest hike on yearly basis was seen in the alcoholic beverages and tobacco products group with 21.65%. (YY/TK)