The Competition Committee urged retailers to monitor price increases ahead of the New Year celebrations.

In the lead-up to the New Year holidays, the Competition Committee issued directives to major retail chains, including Korzinka, Makro, Havas, Baraka, Magnum, Assorti, B1, and "Magnit," emphasizing the need to promptly inform the committee about any changes in supplier prices and logistics costs.

Retailers were also warned against unjustified price increases, including those from suppliers.

The meeting addressed the factors influencing the cost of socially significant food products and measures to stabilize their prices.

Special attention was given to systemic issues related to the trade of essential goods in retail networks.