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DRC crackdowns on arbitrary price hikes

Nov 29, 2025 2 mins read
DRC crackdowns on arbitrary price hikes

The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) is preparing to impose penalties on retailers and suppliers who raised prices on cigarettes, pan masala, and beer without justification, following a nationwide inspection prompted by growing public unease over sudden price spikes.

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