Tanczos Barna suggests extending the cap on the commercial markup for food

Tanczos Barna, Deputy Prime Minister and interim Minister of Agriculture, stated that an extension of the cap on the commercial markup for basic food products is possible, considering the current inflationary context.

In a press conference, he emphasized that although market interventions are not desired, the economic situation necessitates a reconsideration of this measure. The annual inflation rate was 10.7% in April 2026, which justifies protecting the purchasing power of the population.

The capping measure, initially introduced in July 2023, limits commercial markups to 20% over production costs for a list of essential food products, including bread, milk, meat, and vegetables. The government recently approved the extension of this measure until June 30, but Barna suggests that a new extension may be necessary.