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The Ministry of Commerce launched an investigation into the fruit and vegetable sector and increased market inspections as part of the fight against exorbitant prices.
MİTHAT YURDAKUL - According to the information obtained, while the investigation into the fruit and vegetable sector continues within the scope of the fight against exorbitant prices, market inspections will be concentrated on the buying and selling prices of the markets. While the Ministry of Commerce scrutinized the differences between purchase and sale prices, it was learned that input-output prices were requested from businesses, especially in the 3-month period. Prices between buying and selling prices are evaluated based on documents, including costs such as rent and labor. It is analyzed how a product supplied for 10 lira, especially food and basic needs, reached a sales price of 40 lira. Complaints about CİMER and the "Unfair Price Increase" mobile application are also evaluated during the investigations.
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