Peter Magyar calls for ending price-margin cap, citing harm to farmers and small retailers

Speaking in Kisvárda, Peter Magyar said the margin stop should be reconsidered because it is damaging the agricultural sector and small-business retailers. He explained that the measure, originally adopted by Fidesz to keep food prices down, has led producers to accept low purchase prices and to sell cheaper Polish products to offset losses. This shift has hurt both farmers and many independent shops, especially in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, where several small stores have shut despite not being directly subject to the cap.

Magyar pointed out that current inflation is considerably lower than during the Orbán era, making the continuation of the policy questionable. He called for discussions with the trade and industry chambers and with food-chain operators to plan a phased removal of the margin stop.