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The Romanian Minister of Agriculture, Florin Barbu, suggested that the cap on commercial markups could be extended from basic food items to all food products in stores. This proposal requires government analysis, especially in light of rising inflation rates. Barbu emphasized the importance of maintaining consumption to support the food industry, noting that a decline in consumption could harm productivity in processing units. He also mentioned that data from the National Institute of Statistics will be crucial for assessing inflation and making informed decisions regarding potential changes to the current pricing mechanisms.