On January 1, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev, monitored retail chains in the capital. The minister visited the major retail chains Small, Magnum, and Anvar.

Retail chains opened at 10:00 AM today. The Minister of Trade, one of the first visitors, paid special attention to price stability, shelf availability, and product selection.

"We specifically monitored retail chains on January 1. Our goal was to ensure price stability today. There are no changes or shortages. In anticipation of the New Year, we jointly held the 'Bereke Fest' promotion with retail chains. Retail chains continue to offer various discounts. Shelves are fully stocked. This stable situation should be maintained in all retail outlets," Shakkaliyev noted.

During a meeting with representatives of retail chains, the minister instructed them to ensure price stability and prevent unjustified price increases. He also reiterated that markups on socially important food products are systematically monitored.

At the Minister's direction, similar monitoring activities are being actively conducted in the regions by trade and consumer protection departments, in conjunction with local akimats. It should be noted that prices for socially important food products have remained stable over the past six weeks.