The recommendations are based on the agency’s expectation that price increases would be triggered by the cost of transporting goods as fuel prices go up. She said manufacturers and retailers of BNPCs have informed the DTI that the current inventory is so far sufficient for the next two months. To ensure that BNPC prices remain reasonable, she said the DTI has mobilized its field offices to step up the monitoring of prices and supply of goods nationwide. The DTI is set to convene the National Price Coordinating Council tomorrow to discuss measures to help alleviate the impact of the Middle East conflict. The DTI is set to meet with 30 partner firms in the logistics industry to ensure that the cost of their services remain low.
