Margin reduction extended to new products – in-store price restrictions remain in place until the end of February

The amendment is in accordance with the provisions of Decrees 42/2025. (III.11.) and 93/2025. (V.8.) affects government decrees, which aim to reduce store prices and protect consumers against unjustified price increases.

The product ranges covered from December are the following: beef tenderloin, beef tenderloin, pork liver and pork liver cream, semi-hard cheese, cream cheese, spreadable cheese, apples, pears, plums, grapes, head cabbage, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and baby food.

According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), based on its experience so far, the margin reduction has resulted in an average price reduction of 20 percent in grocery stores and more than 27 percent in drugstores. According to the ministry, the government aims to further stabilize prices and reduce consumer burdens, and will therefore continue to monitor market price movements in the future.

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture added that the series of measures will affect the entire domestic food and retail market, as it encourages the reduction of margins and more transparent pricing throughout the entire supply chain, while inflation has decreased to 4.3 percent on an annual basis.

The extended margin reduction will enter into force on December 1, 2025, and will remain in force until February 28, 2026.