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Ministry of Economy issues a circular asking all supermarkets to submit the prices of their main commodities weekly to ensure consumer protection

Date: 
Thursday, February 10, 2022

Economy Minister Amin Salam issued a circular on Thursday asking all supermarkets to submit the prices of their main commodities to the ministry every Monday, in an attempt to ensure consumer protection and combat high prices. The minister issued a circular in an attempt to enforce Resolution No. 1/277 dated June 15, 1972, on Determining Commercial Profit Rates and the maximum profit rates for wholesale trade. The ministry attempts to monitor the movement of the prices of foodstuffs and basic consumer goods at various points of sale, and to ensure consumer protection, prevent exploitation and combat price prices, the circular reads.

Acting Bodies: 
Lebanese Government
Type: 
Circulars
Categories: 
Economic measures (State budget, rent law, wages...)
Impact: 
National
Status: 
Approved/ Ratified
Civil Society Response: 
Not applicable