KIEV, March 9 - Inflation in Ukraine in February fell to 0.9% compared to 1% in January, according to State Statistics Service.

According to the service, since the start of the year inflation has amounted to 1.9%.

In annual terms (relative to the same month last year) inflation in February slowed down to 7.7% against 8.2% in January.

According to the statistics service, consumer prices for food and beverages in February rose by 0.3%.