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The Romanian government is considering capping the commercial markup on all food products to stimulate consumption, which has been declining. Currently, the markup is limited to 17 essential food items. However, retailers warn that this could lead to price increases in non-food items like cleaning products and cosmetics. Recent data shows a 5% drop in consumption and a 3% rise in food prices compared to last year, with significant increases in coffee, eggs, milk, and oil. The proposal is under review, and retailers prefer a free market approach.