Consumers Expected to be Hit By Price Intervention
CYPRUS – The expected government imposition of a ‘milk price ceiling’ has drawn criticism from consumer advocacy groups who have said the decision will have a detrimental effect on shoppers, reports the Cyprus Mail.
17 January 2013
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Wholesale and retail price caps are expected to come in at €1.41 and €1.32 respectively, industry sources told the Cyprus Mail.
Commerce Minister, Neoclis Sylikiotis, said he would exercise his powers in ordering a price ceiling delay the impact it will have on consumers.
Government milk market intervention comes after after dairy farmers rallied at the start of January to increase raw milk prices by 4 cents a litre.
The government has been accused by consumer groups and processors of siding with producers as the consumer faces possible price increases in the supermarket.
Further fears are added by milk pasteuriser threats to halt milk processing operations until the issue of government control in the milk market ends.
The Pancyprian Cattle Farmers’ Organisation (POA) has countered stating that recent years have seen stable raw milk prices (around 48 cents per litre) but store shelves saw the price increase from €1.28 in 2008 and €1.40 2011.
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