New measures to regulate the apple market in Algeria

The Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation confirmed that the organization of the apple sector is based on a mechanism of reference prices derived from objective economic data, rather than through direct price ceilings, emphasizing that the goal is to ensure market flexibility and achieve a balance between supply and demand, while protecting consumers' purchasing power and combating illegal speculation. This clarification came in response to a written question from Senator Abdelkader Boubedi regarding the situation of the apple sector in the national market, which included various stages of the production chain from harvesting and storage to transportation and marketing, as part of conveying the concerns of the residents of Batna Province to the relevant authorities. Read the full content on the...