Strict controls and action plan to contain landscape prices in view of Easter
A meeting of the Ministers of Development, Takis Theodorikakos and Rural Development and Food, Costas Tsiaras, was held at the Ministry of Development in the context of cooperation for the preparation of the market in the face of Easter and increased landscape needs.
The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Christos Kellas. According to a joint press release of the two ministries, during the meeting, it was reaffirmed that the main objective is to protect the consumer and to support Greek production, through targeted actions that prevent unjustified pricing and phenomena of profanity.
All market data were put on the table, as well as the next moves to ensure smooth conditions in view of the holidays. Indeed, reinforced controls will be launched in the next period by the competent authorities of the two ministries, both at the wholesale and retailing stage, with the aim of complying with the intended profit rate and preventing distortions in the market.
The two ministers have made it clear that the government would continue to closely monitor developments, with the aim of an Easter table with affordable prices and no surprises for consumers. Next week, the Ministry of Development will be issued by the Ministerial Decision on “Easter Basket” and the products it includes, as part of an effort to keep prices for the general consumer public.
