With inflation at 11.4% and food prices rising, the Moscow Times reports that the government may need to give the state competition watchdog more power in enforcing regulations.

"We will see how to efficiently place [the restrictions] into law," the deputy prime minister Arkady Dvorkovich said.

Food classed as "essential" in Russia is unclear at the moment. However, prices could rise more with the deputy economy minster stating that inflation could hit 17% by March.

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It was thought the ban would be lifted in the near future, but recent reports say that Russia is stalling plans to accept European exports.

Meanwhile, Russians have been posting photos of food prices on Instagram.

"We will see how to efficiently place [the restrictions] into law," the deputy prime minister Arkady Dvorkovich said.

Translation: This is marketing! Prices have doubled for many products. I had to cut back on the list for the week.

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