Set maximum prices for basic foodstuffs, the most demanded option by Spanish consumers to the government
A FACUA survey reveals that 35% of consumers prefer this measure to lowering VAT, giving checks to families or taxing the extraordinary profits of large companies.
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España-23/12/2022
A survey conducted by FACUA-Consumers in Action reveals that the option most demanded by consumers to address the problem of high prices in basic food products is to impose maximum prices.
When asked what measure do you think the government would most benefit consumers in the face of food price rises?, 34.5% of those surveyed chose this option, well ahead of the rest.
Thus, the proposal to lower VAT on basic foodstuffs is 8 points behind, with 26.5% of users believing it would be the most effective.
Further behind is the option of taxing large companies for their extraordinary profits, chosen by 22.4% of those surveyed: 15.8% referring to large retail chains and 6.6% to food brands.
On the other hand, only 8.7% of
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