FAS reminds stores not to raise prices before the New Year

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has sent information to retail chains, according to which it is unacceptable to unreasonably raise prices during the pre-holiday days of increased demand. The antimonopoly body announced this on December 4 on its website.

"FAS Russia drew the attention of retailers to the inadmissibility of unjustified price increases for food and non-food products, including during the period of increased demand in the run-up to the New Year celebrations," the publication said.

In addition, the service recommended retail outlets to notify about the proposals to raise prices coming from suppliers, as well as the increase in the cost of logistics services.

It is specified that in case of detection of violations by organizations, FAS will take measures.

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