Former Premier’s price gouging task force ‘never really functioned’- Dr Wheatley
This was revealed during a Friday, July 22, 2022, one-on-one Press Conference and update on Economic Matters in reference to the surging cost of fuel and other commodities locally.
In response to questioning on the subject, Premier Wheatley said, “Based on my investigations, the task force never really functioned."
Trade Commission will spearhead Task Force
Premier Wheatley; however, noted that moving forward, he will task the Trade Commission with the responsibility.
“They will work together with Central Statistics Office, they will work together with customs, they will work together with the ports, to ensure that we have a system in place.”
He said the system will not only monitor prices but work to ensure that special initiatives like concessions, for example, are passed on to consumers.
Dr Wheatley said the task force will collect information for businesses with the possibility of them agreeing to certain markups on the price of goods, along with more discussions with businesses.
“Now is a good opportunity, I would say, for us to have a broader conversation. We’ve engaged the BVICCHA on the matter, so we are going to be engaged with them in this conversation,” he said, adding that stakeholders involved will include importers and supermarkets.
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How come now?
I'm gonna wait with baited breath to see what you will do.
After all, perhaps, you too, may have subsidies somewhere in the food industry, and it's all nothing but smoke and mirrors!
Anyway, the PM has 3 years left, let's give him his one and only chance to make a positive difference.