The commercial markup on food products could remain capped until 2026

An important measure to support the purchasing power of pensioners may be extended until the end of 2026. The Agriculture Committee of the Chamber of Deputies approved, at the proposal of UDMR, an extension of the cap on commercial mark-ups for basic foodstuffs.

The current measure, which expires at the end of June, limits the profit that retailers can add to the production price of essential foods. This regulation has a direct impact on the budgets of pensioner households, which allocate a significant proportion of their income to basic food products.

For the extension to take effect, the proposal must still pass a vote in the full plenary of the Chamber of Deputies. If adopted, senior citizens would benefit from more controlled food prices until the end of 2026, providing a degree of predictability when planning household expenditure.

The cap on commercial mark-ups is one of the legislative tools through which the authorities seek to protect vulnerable sections of the population, including pensioners, in the context of inflationary pressures. The measure targets in particular staple foods, which form the basis of older people's consumption basket.

The final decision will depend on the vote in the plenary of the Chamber of Deputies, and the adoption of this extension would give senior citizens a clearer outlook on the cost of living in the years ahead.