Hidden price increase blow on Armenian consumers
21:35 • 14.08.12
A hidden price increase is accompanying the increase in bread prices in Armenia, Armen Poghosyan, Chairman of Armenia’s Union of Consumers, told Tert.am.
Various technologies are applied. “I have raised the problem hundreds of times. We must study the problem, compare the real weight with what is indicated in the invoice,” Poghosyan said.
As a rule, the difference is 180 to 190 grams. Four years ago Poghosyan presented results of a survey that showed a 30% loss on bread weight. “I do not think the situation has changed since,” he added.
Armenia’s State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition reported an increase if flour price in Armenia this July as compared with June. An AMD 10-20 rise in bread prices was reported as well.
The manager of one of the flour-importing companies told mass media about a 16% increase in flour price in the international market. This is the reason why an increase in flour price should be expected in Armenia this September.
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