Increase in the price of bread has brought great concern to Albanian citizens, while the owners of bakeries emphasize that this decision comes after flour companies have increased the price.

For this finding, the National Competition Authority has reacted by announcing there will be no penalties for these companies, but also voted against the companies' fines with 3 votes in favor and 2 against.

“Competition Commission in the meeting of 29.09.2021, regarding the decision 'For imposing fines on the enterprises AgroBlend SHPK, Miell Tirana JSC, Bloja JSC and Atlas Mills LLC for non-implementation of the obligations set by VKK no. 700, dated 24.07.2020 ', in a vote 2 for and 3 against, did not approve the proposal of the Secretariat for imposing fines on enterprises operating in the market of wheat import, import, production and trade of flour.

The members who voted in favor of imposing the fine are:

Mrs. Juliana Latifi

Eduard Ypi

The members who voted against the fine are:

Mrs. Leida Matja

Mrs. Adriana Berberi

Denar Biba”, pronounced the National Competition Authority.