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Egg and potato shortage in shops, unaffordable prices in the markets
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The new price caps for potatoes and eggs might be more of a problem than a help. An average family might be able to save about one euro a month thanks to the new action. At the same time, shops might run out of these items altogether. In the markets, though, the price of these might become unaffordable. In many shops, a limit on the purchasable amount was already introduced.
Many shops had to introduce a limitation on the purchasable amount of eggs and potatoes due to the uncertainty, reports RTL.hu. The new price caps seem to have been much more of a harmful action rather than a help. Without the limits, shops could have quickly run out of these items. However, in the markets, the price caps are not enforced. Therefore, the prices could rise to the skies as we are approaching Christmas.
Possible shortages
The maximisation is not yet national practice. The franchises do not require their individual shops to introduce these limitations. However, most chains want to upkeep the undisturbed and continuous supply for people as long as possible. The problem is that due to the lowered prices, shops could experience a shortage. However, the markets have no obligations to fix their prices, so there the cost of these items might skyrocket.
Pre 1989 would have expected this type of DISGUISTING situation.
Days back from Austria and Germany – not a problem their Eggs and Potatoes.
WHO is CASHING in – making BID forint – exaggerating this “supposed” situation?
Hope not the case of numbers of Fidesz Party Members and “Oligarchs” cashing in through – Greed, Gouging and Exploitation of their fellow Hungarians.
Citizens think harder and deeper – take orderly ACTIONS to RIGHT this exaggerated situation.