The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) started inspections in the largest retail chains due to the increase in prices of chicken eggs. The Ministry stated this in its official statement telegram channel
The following retailers were audited: Magnit, Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, Dixie, Lenta, O’Key, Metro and Auchan.
“Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service inspected retail chains in some regions due to chicken egg prices. “The service continues to analyze the price of this product throughout the supply chain.”
Previously, FAS inspected egg producers following a sharp rise in prices. According to Rosstat, the cost of this product in Russia increased by 61.35% in 2023.
Rising egg prices attractive It caught the attention of Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his last press conference, he drew attention to the untimely opening of imports as well as the supply shortage while maintaining demand.
According to the latest data from Rosstat, chicken eggs in March price dropped It increased by 4.15% after the prices increased at the beginning of the year.
Previously FAS fine fuel companies for tens of millions of rubles.