Finance Minister on fuel price control: we have a plan, but there is no reason to activate it at the moment(1)

During a recent government briefing, a minister addressed the current economic measures, outlining a comprehensive plan that has been developed through coordination among various ministries. These proposed actions encompass both tax adjustments and non-tax interventions, with some specific measures already being released as separate policy actions. The minister emphasized that the government’s intervention in market fluctuations is not automatic or constant.

He clarified that the recent volatility observed over the past week and day was deemed insufficient to warrant immediate, drastic action. He stated that the situation does not currently present a dramatic crisis requiring immediate governmental overreach. He reiterated the specific threshold that would trigger the need for price control measures.

According to the minister, such intervention would only be considered if the price reached $100 per barrel. Furthermore, he detailed a procedural requirement: even when this critical price point is reached, the market trend must sustain itself for a minimum of five days before the government would commit to taking countermeasures. In summary, the administration maintains a structured approach.

The minister confirmed that while a detailed policy framework exists, the implementation of these measures is contingent upon sustained market data meeting pre-defined, rigorous criteria, rather than reacting to short-term fluctuations.

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