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Italy’s authorities refrain from capping the price of pasta

Italy's authorities reassure consumers that the pasta market will readjust after prices rose double the inflation rate. Consumer associations complain and file complaints with competition authority.

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  • Italy's authorities have decided against capping the price of pasta.
  • Emergency meeting called after pasta prices rose double the inflation rate.
  • Pasta boxes rose 17.5% in March and 16.5% in April compared to last year.
  • Government officials reassure the market will readjust.
  • Consumer associations complain and file complaints with competition authority.
Italy’s authorities refrain from capping the price of pasta
Emergency meeting called after cost of staple food spikes at double the inflation rate
Financial TimesGiuliana Ricozzi

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