Photo: Sava Radovanović/TanjugAt the presentation of the Report on Inflation by the governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Jovanka Tabaković stated that it is unrealistic to expect the same prices in Serbia and other countries. She called on traders to have a responsible and honorable attitude towards customers, and the Commission for the Protection of Competition to suppress monopoly
At the presentation of the Report on Inflation, the Governor of the National Bank of Serbia told journalists that the NBS raised the issue of margins in retail because prices in Serbia are higher than in other countries.
"It is unrealistic to expect the same prices in Serbia and other countries, but they have been trending downward since the end of 2023, which also affects the fall in inflation," said the governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Jorgovanka Tabaković.
She added that it is unrealistic to expect uniform prices here and in other states.
She pointed out that traders often abuse the fact that consumers cannot buy only where it is cheapest.
"High margins are a short-term benefit and long-term damage, and traders should have a responsible and honorable attitude towards customers." "Prices should be determined by competition, not monopolies," Tabaković said, adding that sugar has a high margin.
She stated that the Commission for the Protection of Competition has an important role in suppressing monopolies and that it is necessary to ensure a sustainable climate for business and competition, instead of implementing a command economy.
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