Potato Prices Capped at 80-90 Dinars by Authorities
The Algerian government has introduced an important measure to regulate the market, establishing a price ceiling for potatoes at 80 to 90 dinars per kilogram for consumers. This decision comes in response to recent market fluctuations, which saw the price of this widely consumed product exceed 100 dinars per kilogram, reaching 140 dinars in some markets, compared to typical prices ranging from 50 to 70 dinars. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to protecting the purchasing power of its citizens.
The intervention followed an interministerial meeting held on Thursday, October 1st, where an agreement was reached with representatives from various agricultural professional sectors. This included representatives of small, medium, and large agricultural operations, alongside cold storage facility operators. The Ministry of Interior Commerce and National Market Regulation officially communicated this decision to the commerce directors of the wilayas on the same day, specifying that the producer's selling price should be between 60 and 70 dinars.
To ensure strict adherence, the ministry's directive instructs wilaya commerce directors to mandate control services to monitor and enforce the agreed-upon selling prices across all stages of commercialization. Daily reports on the implementation of these instructions are to be submitted to the central administration, demonstrating a robust framework for maintaining market stability and safeguarding consumer interests.
