The Consumer Defense Office ordered the maximum sales prices of the masks and alcohol gel, in order to contain speculation about the global coronavirus pandemic.

The maximum prices of each of the products detailed in the Agreement, may be modified informally by the Consumer Defense Office or at the request of suppliers to the latter, provided that the latter demonstrate causes that prove it, a procedure that will be carried out as a matter of priority and expeditiously, explains the statement.

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