What is written in the conclusion of the parliamentary temporary commission studying prices

Georgia's Parliamentary Commission Releases Price Formation Study Conclusions

Georgia's temporary parliamentary commission investigating price structure in food products, medicines, and fuel has concluded its three-month examination and released its formal findings. The commission determined that pricing emerges through a complex process shaped by manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retail networks operating collectively. According to the analysis, prices are not determined solely by production costs or profit margins, but are substantially influenced by working capital expenses, commercial conditions, logistics costs, and external economic factors.

The commission recommends focusing on structural market improvements, transparency enhancement, and value chain efficiency rather than administrative price controls. For the fuel sector, recommendations include strengthening inventory management to ensure supply continuity and reduce price volatility, diversifying import sources to decrease dependence on single supplier markets, and optimizing logistics chains to minimize cost accumulation throughout distribution channels. For pharmaceuticals, the commission proposes expanding reference pricing systems, broadening chronic disease management programs, improving registration mechanisms, and enhancing national regulatory oversight. Additionally, improving child nutrition accessibility and implementing integrated monitoring systems to prevent shortages are emphasized.

Commission chair Shota Berekashvili reported that the investigation involved meetings with 62 major sector companies and examination of operational expenses from 82 enterprises. Field-based price monitoring of food products occurred between February 21 and April 15, with teams tracking prices across retail networks and promotional activities. However, parliamentary opposition parties—Georgian Dream and People's Power—declined to endorse the conclusions, citing insufficient time to thoroughly review the comprehensive 100-page document. Georgian Dream representatives emphasized that healthy competition requires eliminating nepotism, lobbying, and corruption. People's Power acknowledged the document's scientific merit but criticized the lack of concrete actionable recommendations for policymakers.