Launch of a digital platform to monitor consumer goods prices and availability

Prime Minister Sifi Gharib presided over an interministerial meeting on Thursday dedicated to the official unveiling of a new digital platform for tracking the daily prices and availability of essential consumer goods across all provinces. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, the government reaffirmed its dedication to executing the President's directives regarding the continuous support of farmers and honest merchants, while effectively addressing their concerns. Additionally, governors were instructed to take immediate legal and punitive actions against any attempts to fabricate shortages, disrupt market stability, or manipulate prices in order to safeguard citizens' purchasing power. This participatory approach engages all supply chain stakeholders in a transparent digital process designed to ensure strict product traceability and price monitoring at all levels. The meeting was attended by relevant ministers and provincial governors via videoconference, alongside the heads of the National Chamber of Agriculture, the General Union of Algerian Traders and Artisans, as well as representatives from various agricultural sectors and cold storage facilities.