Public backs government crackdown on high prices and investment fraud

Two major government initiatives aimed at curbing price hikes and enhancing transparency in public funding are receiving strong approval from the public, according to a new MRB poll commissioned by OPEN TV.

The first measure, widely praised by citizens, involves the establishment of a new authority for consumer protection and market oversight. The agency will centralize enforcement mechanisms to tackle unfair pricing practices and strengthen regulatory control across sectors. The Ministry of Development has confirmed that the body will soon be operational, with a workforce of 500, including 300 specialized auditors.

Public response has been overwhelmingly positive: 71.1% of respondents support the creation of the new authority, while only 20% expressed disapproval.

The second initiative targets the recovery of state subsidies granted to investment projects that were approved under older development laws but never came to fruition. This move seeks to reclaim misallocated public funds and hold beneficiaries accountable.

This effort also enjoys strong public backing. According to the poll, 62.2% of citizens view the recovery of unfulfilled investment subsidies positively, while 28.1% voiced a negative opinion.

Together, the two initiatives mark a clear government push toward market fairness and fiscal accountability — priorities that appear to resonate with the majority of citizens.