In March 2013 the index of producer prices for industrial products rose by 0.4% from the corresponding month of the preceding year. In February 2013 the annual rate of change was +1.2%, in January 2013 it had been +1.7%. Compared with the preceding month the index in March 2013 fell by 0.2% (–0.1% in February 2013, +0.8% in January 2013). (full story)