At today’s session, the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the proposal of the Federal Ministry of Trade, adopted the Decision on amending the Decision on Prescribing Direct Price Control Measures, which extends the validity of the “locked prices” measure for the previously determined 100 products until December 31, 2026.
The new decision does not envisage a change in the list of products, which means that the measure will continue for the same 100 products that are already covered by the existing regime of locked prices, the ministry announced.
The Federal Ministry of Trade decided to extend the measure, bearing in mind the need to preserve the stability of the prices of basic foodstuffs and other products important for the daily consumption of households, as well as to protect the purchasing power of citizens in conditions of continuous price pressures.
Federal Minister of Trade Amir Hasičević pointed out that the Ministry continues to monitor market trends and use available mechanisms to ease the pressure of rising prices on household budgets.
“We are continuing the ‘locked price’ measure until the end of the year because we want to provide citizens with continuity and a certain level of predictability when it comes to the prices of the products they buy every day. The list of 100 products remains the same. We continue to monitor the market and react where there is a need for it, taking into account both the interests of consumers and the stability of the market,” said Hasičević.
The “price-freeze” measure is one of the mechanisms implemented by the Federal Ministry of Trade to mitigate the impact of rising living costs. Its primary purpose is to ensure that consumers have access to a specific range of products at controlled, pre-determined prices—particularly those that make up a significant share of daily household consumption.
Extending the decision’s validity until December 31 ensures the measure remains in effect through the final quarter of the year, including the period of heightened consumer spending leading up to the New Year holidays.
The Federal Ministry of Trade will continue to monitor price trends, market conditions, and the impact of direct price control measures. In line with market circumstances and available legal instruments, it will take action to protect consumers’ economic interests and maintain market stability within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
