The Kosovo Chamber of Commerce expresses its concern regarding the decision of the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade to establish maximum margins for petroleum products.
According to the KCC, this decision directly interferes with the free market and violates the principles of fair competition.
"Imposing price limits for fuels is not in line with the principles of a free market economy and risks disrupting the normal functioning of the market, limiting the freedom of economic operators," said the KCC.
The KCC emphasizes that fuel prices are determined by a combination of international and local factors, including price fluctuations in global markets, transportation costs, supply chains, and geopolitical developments. Such administrative measures do not reflect these realities and may negatively impact supply and competition.
The KCC also points out that the decision was taken by an incumbent government, which has a limited legal and institutional mandate. The practice and decisions of the Supreme Court of Kosovo show that decisions with a wide economic impact should be taken by governments with a full mandate and full parliamentary legitimacy.
The Kosovo Chamber of Commerce calls on the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade to reconsider this decision and find alternative mechanisms for consumer protection and guaranteeing fair competition, without direct intervention in prices. /Telegrafi/
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