According to analysts, the forecast of the Prime Minister is more likely, since fairly high oil prices contribute to the emergence of additional liquidity, moreover, now, against the background of the elections, there is an increase in social financing, assistance in obtaining a loan by unemployed in Ufa and salaries. Experts believe that by the end of this year, the inflation rate may increase and amount to 6.5% to 8%. In turn, the Prime Minister — the minister promised that the authorities would try to maintain inflation within 2011.