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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda criticized the idea of fuel price caps: this is what states do when elections are near

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has criticized the idea of implementing fuel price caps, suggesting it is a tactic used by governments close to elections.

Mar 19 • 08:32 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

War Against Iran and Gas / The European Union Again Considers Price Caps on Gas and Adjustments to Emissions Trading

The European Union is contemplating implementing price caps on gas in response to complications in gas trade, particularly influenced by tensions in the Hormuz Strait.

Mar 17 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK households with microwaves face annual energy bill from April

UK households using microwaves can expect to incur an average annual energy cost of £10.81 from April due to changes in price caps.

Mar 17 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Reaction of Ž. Vaičiūnas to the President's Proposal for Daily Fuel Price Caps

Lithuanian Minister Ž. Vaičiūnas commented on the President's proposal for daily monitoring of fuel price caps, asserting the need for readiness to consider all intervention options based on market conditions.

Mar 17 • 07:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Two Years of Tensioned Zones in Catalonia: Residential Rental Supply Falls but Temporary Rentals Rocket Beyond Price Caps

The implementation of rental regulations in Catalonia aimed at controlling price increases has led to a decrease in available rental properties and a surge in temporary rental agreements.

Mar 16 • 10:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Decrease in taxes, price caps, rationing… From Italy to Bangladesh, states are trying to cushion the fuel spike

Governments worldwide are taking measures such as tax cuts, price caps, and rationing in response to surging fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Egyptian authorities impose caps on prices of bread

Egypt has implemented price caps on bread in response to rising living costs and inflation, as well as recent fuel price increases.

Mar 13 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Reintroduction of Price Caps: The Market Sees it as a 'Political Measure'

The Greek market reacts with stoicism to the reintroduction of price caps on profit margins, suggesting that prices are determined by raw materials and international developments rather than government-imposed caps.

Mar 12 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Wave of measures in Europe for fuels and food – Price caps, controls and all interventions

European countries are announcing measures to limit rising prices for fuels and food in response to inflationary pressures and potential profiteering.

Mar 12 • 04:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Compensation for Oil Company Losses with Taxes... Concerns of 'Stockpiling' with Price Caps

South Korea is set to implement a ceiling price on oil products to stabilize prices after a surge in international oil prices due to the ongoing war, but concerns about stockpiling and equity arise amidst the government's measures.

Mar 11 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lithuania is considering implementing price caps on fuel to mitigate the rising oil costs

The Lithuanian government is debating potential measures to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on consumers, including the possibility of price caps.

Mar 11 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Government's Measures Against Price Gouging: Price Cap on Fuels and Supermarkets Until June 30

The Greek government has announced emergency measures to combat price gouging, including price caps on fuels and supermarket goods until the end of June.

Mar 11 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Block on price gouging: Cap on fuels and supermarkets – Prime Minister to President

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the implementation of price caps on fuel and supermarket products during a meeting with the President of the Republic.

Mar 11 • 09:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Shorter work week with less consumption: this is how Asia reacts to the oil shock

Asian countries are implementing emergency measures, including shorter work weeks and fuel price caps, to mitigate the effects of the global oil crisis driven by tensions in Iran.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Hungary sets fuel price caps

The Hungarian government has implemented fuel price caps due to supply issues stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Mar 10 • 19:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

If fuel prices rise, excise tax reduction could be considered, says minister

Latvia's Economy Minister Viktor Valainis has suggested that reducing excise taxes on fuel may be more effective than imposing price caps if fuel prices remain high.

Mar 10 • 17:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Decrease in taxes, price caps, strategic reserves: political class proposals in response to rising fuel prices

French political parties are proposing measures such as tax reductions and price controls in response to soaring fuel prices linked to recent conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 10 • 14:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Fuel price caps in Latvia may create more problems than benefits, economists believe

Latvian economists argue against fuel price caps, suggesting that adjusting excise taxes is a more effective solution.

Mar 10 • 10:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Hungary sets fuel price caps

Hungary has implemented fuel price caps limiting the price for gasoline to 595 forints and diesel to 615 forints, applicable only to local residents while foreign vehicle owners will pay higher prices.

Mar 10 • 10:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hungary has also banned the export of gasoline and diesel after capping their prices

Hungary has implemented a ban on the export of gasoline and diesel following the introduction of price caps on these fuels.

Mar 10 • 10:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Hungary attempts to limit fuel prices: here's what they are doing

Hungary is implementing fuel price caps that will not apply to vehicles with foreign license plates, maintaining market rates for certain travelers and transport operators.

Mar 10 • 10:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė speaks as European countries introduce cap on fuel prices

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė discusses the European countries' introduction of fuel price caps in response to rising fuel costs.

Mar 10 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Double blow from Junts to the Government: the second attempt to approve the 'social shield' fails and the decree to cap prices in emergencies falls

The Spanish Congress rejects two crucial decrees from the Sánchez government concerning social protections and price caps, marking a significant setback for the coalition.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

See how much YOUR energy bill will fall by with our calculator after Ofgem update

Ofgem has announced a fall in energy price caps, allowing households to estimate their future energy bills with a new calculator.

Feb 25 • 07:47 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Cheaper student caps for Jämtlands gymnasium – fixed price from 2027

Jämtlands gymnasieförbund has signed a deal to offer fixed-price student caps to its students, starting in 2027, addressing concerns over the high costs currently faced by families.

Feb 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Greece and Malta delay new EU oil sanctions against Russia, claims source

Greece and Malta are reportedly obstructing the EU's proposed shift from price caps on Russian oil to a ban on services necessary for oil transportation.

Feb 10 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government approves a decree to cap prices in emergency situations following the tragedy in Adamuz

The Spanish government has enacted a decree to limit prices on goods and services during emergencies to protect consumers from excessive charges.

Feb 10 • 13:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hong Eok-kyun: The U.S. Provides 400 Billion Won, But Expanding Reward for Reporting Stock Price Manipulation

Korea's Financial Services Commission chair, Hong Eok-kyun, announced plans to significantly raise reward caps for reporting unfair trading and to create a new fund for proportional rewards based on unlawful profits, following previous criticisms of the low reward cap in Korea compared to the U.S.

Feb 3 • 05:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez clashes with his partners to prevent housing from burying him: "There is no magic wand and it is a serious problem"

Sánchez faces pushback from coalition partners over new housing market interventions, including rent price caps and incentives for landlords.

Jan 12 • 21:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Real Estate Market: Only New Construction Helps

The article argues that to combat the housing shortage in Frankfurt, new construction is essential as rental price caps alone cannot solve the issue.

Dec 31 • 09:13 UTC

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