TURKESTAN: GOVERNOR OF THE REGION INSTRUCTED TO STABILIZE FOOD PRICES

The suspension of trade facilities during the state of emergency in the country and extended quarantine measures led to a decrease in the tenge exchange rate, an increase in prices for goods, limiting demand from the population, experts say. Therefore, a large number of seasonal types of vegetables, such as onions and carrots, were offered on the acreage in the districts. Measures to stabilize food prices in the region were discussed at a weekly meeting chaired by regional Governor Umirzak Shukeyev.

In order to stabilize prices for NWPT, 540 memoranda were signed with retail outlets and trade markets in the region. However, due to the lack of control and control over ensuring price stability by the akimats of districts and cities, there is a significant increase in food prices. In particular, in the cities of Turkestan, Kentau, Badibek, and Sozak districts, prices for several types of goods increased. In this regard, Governor of the region Umirzak Shukeyev instructed all responsible managers to stabilize prices for consumer goods.

Prices for 19 different food products of social demand are controlled in the region. To maintain stable prices, the regional stabilization Fund supplies goods to shopping centers. A number of measures are being taken to stabilize prices for consumer goods. Taking into account fluctuations in food prices on the market, the regional authorities agreed with entrepreneurs to prevent unjustified price increases for socially important food products.

A special mobile group monitors prices on a daily basis. By requesting prices through the regional stabilization Fund, 403.4 tons of food products were additionally purchased (buckwheat-50 tng, cabbage-101 tng, pasta - 32 tng, potatoes-59 tng, carrots-101.8 tng, sugar-53 tng, beef-6.6 tng).