The Ukrainian government has changed the frequency of monitoring consumer prices for goods. Specifically, the submission to the Cabinet of Ministers of informational-analytical materials regarding monitoring will now occur weekly (previously – daily).
This was announced by Taras Melnychuk, a representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada.
Additionally, he mentioned that with the cancellation of the quarantine across the entirety of Ukraine, a provision has been removed. According to this provision, the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection conducted a weekly analysis of declared retail prices for goods and submitted a consolidated report on retail price trends to the Ministry of Economy every Wednesday.
The items in question are those of significant social importance and anti-epidemic products necessary for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Background. Previously, Mind reported that the Cabinet had approved an experimental procurement project for the Ministry of Social Policy for goods and services.