Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the fall in metal prices should be reflected in car prices and instructed the government to ensure the availability of cars for citizens. He announced this during a meeting on the development of the automotive industry, reports DEA News”.
As the president said, the auto market requires special attention at the moment, due to shortages of supply and sharply rising prices.
I would also listen to the opinion of the Minister of Finance, as a result, metal prices are really falling in our country, the exchange rate has changed, and of course, this should be reflected in the prices,” he said.
In this direction, Putin noted that the government should take certain steps to lower prices and ensure car availability for citizens.
He also instructed the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, to check the situation with the prices of passenger cars in the country, promising to return to discuss this issue in the autumn.
Before Putin knowledgeable Approximately five-fold reduction in the production of passenger cars in Russia in 2022 due to the actions of partners of Russian automobile factories.
Source: Gazeta
