Economy Minister urges traders to abide by updated pricing of foodstuff

Minister of Economy Amin Salam urged on Saturday all food merchants and supermarket owners to "fully comply with the sale of foodstuffs and all commodities according to the updated pricing of the US exchange rate," warning against non-compliance or manipulation with the intent of monopolizing foodstuffs and commodities of all kinds in order to achieve illegal profits.

In a statement, he stressed that the Consumer Protection Directorate and all the ministry's supervision bodies will launch patrols for inspection and control, with coordination and escort from the security apparatuses, and that very severe deterrent and punitive measures will be taken against anyone who tampers with the food security of the Lebanese people.