The government will extend the capping of the commercial markup on 17 basic food products for another 6 months, until March 2026, following discussions in the coalition.

Among the targeted products are bread, milk, cheese, oil, meat, vegetables, fruits, sugar, eggs, etc. The decision was justified by the government based on discussions with trade networks and producers, the need for market intervention to protect consumers, but also arguments regarding the increase of domestic agricultural production. Critics from the commerce sector have expressed reluctance towards state intervention in price setting, drawing attention to possible economic distortions. Bolojan emphasizes that sustainable solutions for lower prices consist of increasing agri-food production.