The Merchants Union is reassured by the abundance of products and the stability of prices during Ramadan – New Algeria

During a press conference at the Union’s headquarters devoted to measures for commercial activity in anticipation of the month of Ramadan, Badrisi confirmed that the preparations witnessed the cooperation of all actors in the commercial sector, which will make the holy month “characterized this year by an unprecedented large abundance of products in the market, matched by stability in prices, allowing citizens to spend the holy month in comfort and reassurance.”

He also highlighted the proactive efforts made by the Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Control, with the participation of the Union, to ensure continuous follow-up of the concerns of professionals and to contribute to the stability of the market in terms of supply, distribution and prices.

For his part, the sub-director of the Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Control, in charge of protecting quality, confirmedConsumer protectionHaridi Abdel Nour, said that the preparations initiated by the sector “have begun to produce results on the ground, especially through the neighborhood markets that opened their doors two days ago and the procedure to open wholesale markets throughout the week to ensure continuity of supply, which contributes to reducing intermediaries and controlling prices,” appreciating the involvement of merchants in this approach.

He added that the sector has developed a special monitoring program for the month Ramadan It aims to “ensure the integrity of commercial practices, product safety, and protect consumer health, while educating citizens about rationalizing consumption and avoiding waste.”

In this context, a representative of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Abdelmajid Lakhdari, noted the important role of mosques in educating citizens about rationalizing consumption and avoiding extravagance, stressing that this role is not limited to the religious and spiritual aspect only, but also extends to respecting the rules of fair competition, fair commercial practices andMarket control.

As for the head of the National Organization for Consumer Protection and Guidance and those around him, Mustafa Zubadi, he highlighted the importance of rationalizing consumption and avoiding hoarding, not only during Ramadan but also in the rest of the months of the year, which contributes to the stability of the market permanently, calling on citizens, by the way,