Government Vice President, Kostis Hatzidakis and the Ministers of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou and Development, Takis Theodorikakos announced today the measures decided by the government to combat profiteering. Through a legislative decree to be published in the Government Gazette, the government is imposing caps on profit margins for fuel and food products. The measures will be in effect until June 30 and cover the entire industry, supermarkets, fuel trading companies and gas stations, with caps on profit margins and intensified inspections. It should be noted that fines for violations can reach up to 5 million euros.
The list of 61 products with profit margin caps
- Rice
- Toast bread
- Bread loaves
- Rusks
- Spaghetti-type pasta
- All-purpose flour
- Legumes (lentils)
- Legumes (beans)
- Legumes (chickpeas)
- Bologna sausage
- Turkey (deli meats)
- Frozen fish
- Fresh fish
- Fresh pork
- Fresh chicken and chicken parts
- Fresh veal
- Fresh meat from lamb, goat or sheep
- Ready meals (supermarkets)
- Fresh whole milk
- Fresh low-fat milk
- Long-life (UHT) whole milk
- Long-life (UHT) low-fat milk
- Evaporated milk
- Plain cow’s milk yogurt
- Low-fat plain cow’s milk yogurt
- Feta cheese
- White cheese
- Gouda cheese
- Low-fat cheese
- Canned tomato juice
- Eggs
- Margarine
- Cow’s butter
- Olive oil
- Sunflower oil
- Frozen vegetables
- White sugar
- Sweeteners suitable for diabetics (e.g. stevia)
- Cereals
- Infant formula
- Baby milk
- All types of coffee (e.g. Greek, espresso capsules, instant, French)
- Chocolate and chocolate products
- Cookies
- Orange juice
- Laundry detergents (liquid and powder – not tablets)
- Floor cleaning and surface cleaning detergents – bleaches
- Dishwashing detergents for handwashing
- Kitchen paper
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste
- Razors and razor blade refills
- Shampoo
- Soap in solid and liquid form
- Shower gel
- Adult diapers
- Baby diapers
- Baby wipes
- Baby shampoo
- Dog food
- Cat food
