Ministry of Finance requests not to allow speculation to increase commodity prices after Typhoon Yagi

The Ministry of Finance requires provinces to strictly handle acts of taking advantage of emergency situations and natural disasters to unreasonably increase prices of goods and services for personal gain.

On September 13, the Ministry of Finance issued an Official Dispatch on promoting and strengthening price management and control measures after storm No. 3, emphasizing the contribution to controlling inflation according to the set target. Because in the past, there have been times when there has been a shortage of some items such as vegetables, fruits, food, and drinks, leading to local price increases in some areas, causing difficulties for people's daily life and consumption....

The Ministry of Finance requests agencies and units to flexibly and effectively use tools and measures to regulate prices in accordance with the law on prices to control and stabilize the market. In particular, monitor the market of goods at wholesale markets, shopping centers, and supermarkets to prevent shortages and price speculation; and strictly handle acts of taking advantage of natural disasters to unreasonably increase prices.

Units also need to ensure and facilitate the circulation of goods, especially to remote areas, areas affected by storms and floods; seriously and effectively organize the synthesis, analysis, forecast of market prices and reporting of market prices in the area in accordance with regulations.

According to the Price Management Department, the shortage of food and foodstuffs due to storms and floods in the North is being increased by businesses importing goods from the South, many supermarkets are still keeping stable prices of fresh food items (meat, fish, vegetables), essential products such as rice, instant noodles. The Ministry of Finance has directed the timely provision of 200 tons of rice to support localities affected by storm No. 3.

According to VTV

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/bo-tai-chinh-yeu-cau-khong-de-dau-co-tang-gia-hang-hoa-sau-bao-yagi / 20240914061047839