Fine for the flour "cartel"/ Economic expert: Delayed decision, the consumer continues to be vulnerable

2022-12-26 17:44:48Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Fine for the flour "cartel"/ Economic expert: Delayed decision, the
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Teuta Nunaj Kortoçi, an economic expert, stated in "MCN" that the decision to fine the flour companies for the agreements on high prices is late even though it is necessary.

Continuing her explanation, Nunaj Kortoçi said that unfair competition directly affects the consumer as he continues to be vulnerable.

they give themselves the right to set the final price and this in this case keeps them in a guaranteed profit as the companies agree on a unique price and guarantee the existence of a certain profit. The final consumer suffers.

We as a nation use flour in large quantities, knowing this need that citizens are forced to buy bread regardless of the price, it is not replaced, in such cases the consumer suffers. We do not object to this action. On the part of the state, there has been no follow-up of the procedure and legal rules since the price of bread, flour purchased. It is not new that we are wondering. Leaving the standards in free hands after having control means that the consumer is the one who suffers directly. For imported products, the profit is calculated.

The consumer remains vulnerable. This consumer is a victim of the actions of other actors. In the case of cartels, other products are things that have worked in Albania. We are still an economy in transition, a country in transition, and this hurts the final consumer. The state should not act in a bad way, you should not wait 1 year to verify the prices. The state takes no measures to protect. The Transparency Boards must be closed, the bodies that are tasked with protecting competition must act," she declared.


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