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Cap on price of some food products continues until August 1
Gergely Gulyás also announced that discounts on certain products supermarkets have been obliged to apply would increase from 10% to 15%.
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Here are some of the government’s new steps to protect the economy
In an extraordinary Government Info session this morning, Minister Gulyás announced the government’s latest measures.
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Government to instruct major grocery chains to offer price cuts
The cabinet has decided to introduce a new tool based on Greek and French examples — classifying basic foodstuffs into 20 categories such as poultry, cheese, bread, baked goods, vegetables,...
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Pensions increased by 15% on January 1
Including the 13th month pension, average pensions will grow by 352,560 forints this year.
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FM: EU has wasted time on moves to cap price of gas
Minister Szijjártó said Hungary completely rejects introducing a “harmful, dangerous and totally needless” price cap.
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Government extends cap on interest payments to cover student loans
Now one type of student loan will be capped at 4.99% from January 2023, while another will be still available interest-free for students in higher education.
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Government caps price of fresh eggs and potatoes
The prices of fresh eggs and potatoes sold in shops, delivery services and supermarkets will be capped at the retail price level of those products on Sept. 30.