How the Competition Commission aims to prevent another “garlic/ginger” situation

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GUEST – James Hodge, chief economist and acting deputy commissioner at the Competition Commissioner

Over the last few weeks, an avian flu outbreak in South Africa caused egg and chicken shortages nationwide. In response to these shortages, retailers like Woolworths and Pick n Pay are rationing the amount of eggs consumers can buy.

Chief economist and acting deputy commissioner at the Competition Commissioner joins KAYABiz to unpack how the commission will be monitoring price gouging amid the avian flu outbreak.
9 Oct 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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