Russian authorities have developed plans to stabilize egg prices. Izvestia newspaper is reporting this.
Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov held a weekly meeting last week to discuss the situation regarding prices of socially important goods. According to the results of the meeting, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), together with the Ministry of Agriculture, needs to analyze the price increases of manufacturing companies, taking into account their costs.
The Ministry of Agriculture was instructed to investigate the possibility of increasing chicken egg imports, while the Ministry of Industry and Trade was tasked with working to encourage producers and retail chains.
Also the Russian Ministry of Agriculture waiting Stabilization of poultry meat and egg prices. The ministry’s press service said that against the background of increased demand in 2023, there is an increase in prices for poultry products, despite the increase in the production of poultry meat and eggs.
The Ministry of Agriculture noted that a plan was agreed with the main producers of these products to further increase volumes to meet the needs of the domestic market.
It was previously reported that stores may be allowed. distribute food.