Department Directs Producers, Importers to Adjust Unjustified Price Hikes on Essential Goods
Summary
The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has directed producers, importers, and distributors to adjust unjustified price hikes on essential consumer goods like edible oil, gas, and rice to protect consumers and ensure market fairness.
Key Points
- The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection instructed producers, importers, and distributors to adjust abnormal price increases in consumer goods.
- The directive targets essential items including edible oil, gas, and rice due to recent complaints of unjustified price hikes and supply shortages.
- Joint monitoring is being carried out with cooperation from other agencies to ensure compliance and protect consumer rights.
- The Department reaffirms its commitment to enforcing the Consumer Protection Act, 2075, and Consumer Protection Rules, 2076.
