Following intentions to raise meat prices announced by national producers, the cold cuts company Rogob sent a letter to the Government and the competent ministries whereby this asks to cap the meat prices during the state of emergency, IPN reports.
In a press release, the company says that it was notified by national meat producers of the intention to raise meat prices by 29.86%. Rogob director Igor Roșca noted the prices of essential products that form part of the minimum monthly consumer basket, such as meat, should be capped during the state of emergency so as not to allow a sudden and substantial rise in prices.
Furthermore, the purchasing power of the people deceased following the limitation of the right to work by the taken quarantine measures, stated the director.
The state of emergency will last until May 15.
