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Damascus, SANA – The People’s Assembly on Wednesday listened to the answers of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Minister Hassan Safiye to queries by the Assembly members on the ministry’s performance and efforts.
The Assmebly members stressed the need to monitor markets and fuel stations carefully and curb arbitrary rises in prices, calling for holding those who exploit the circumstances in the country accountable and curb smuggling and monopolies.
Responding to the members’ queries, Safiye said that the ministry follows up on any complaint related to infringements related to fuel prices, noting that fuel stations in Damascus are limited at 13 stations, and there hasn’t been any new stations due to many reasons including the high prices of real-estate, but despite that there are plans to open new stations, in addition to selling fuel via mobile tankers.
He said that the state’s retail outlets have been asked to sell at prices lower than market prices by 5%, adding that the ministry will give a 10% discount to purchases of over SYP 2,000 in its affiliated outlets during the first seven days of each month.
Hazem Sabbagh
