The Central Bank of Egypt is studying new pricing rules for staple goods
The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.
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The ministry’s representative stressed that the new rules aim at transparency in the supply chain rather than at fixing prices, and that breaches will go to the Consumer Protection Agency.
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Chamber figures put the number of registered businesses at 41,000, up by 3,400 on last year, most of them in retail and logistics.
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Analysts expect no immediate effect on consumer prices: current stock covers market needs at least to the end of next quarter.
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Chamber figures put the number of registered businesses at 41,000, up by 3,400 on last year, most of them in retail and logistics.
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The division head said the meeting examined the direct effect of the decision on supply inside the local market, and that the Chamber submitted a detailed memorandum carrying traders’ proposals on the timetable.
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A number of importers argue that the proposed timetable needs a transition period of at least six months, so that small businesses can adapt their accounting systems.
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The building-materials division sets out new pricing rules for staple goods
A number of importers argue that the proposed timetable needs a transition period of at least six months, so that small businesses can adapt their accounting systems.