On November 6, 2026, Algerian Prime Minister Siivi Grib chaired a joint ministerial meeting to discuss the launch of a new digital platform aimed at monitoring prices and supply across the country. The platform will enable the government to track daily price fluctuations and intervene promptly to maintain a balanced market. This move is part of the government's efforts to implement President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's instructions to regulate the national market and enhance price monitoring mechanisms.
The new digital platform will allow the government to monitor the movement of prices, supply, and intervene immediately and effectively to ensure a balanced market that preserves the rights of farmers, traders, and citizens. Grib emphasized that the government will use all available legal and regulatory means to combat any attempts to manipulate prices or create artificial scarcity. He warned that those who attempt to exploit the situation will face consequences, while those who work with integrity will receive support.
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of transparency in the agricultural sector, particularly in regards to storage facilities, such as refrigeration rooms and warehouses. He stressed that these facilities will be closely monitored and will not be exempt from regulatory oversight. Grib also emphasized the need to address issues related to the agricultural sector and import requirements, ensuring swift processing of relevant matters.
The government aims to identify regions and areas that supply the national market during specific periods, tracking the quantities produced, harvested, and remaining, as well as prices adopted by farmers. Grib explained that this is not about invoicing but rather about understanding the flow of products from farms to wholesale markets and eventually to citizens. He directed local authorities to rely on various frameworks under the Ministries of Agriculture and Internal Trade, as well as security agencies, to accurately track the movement of goods.
Grib reiterated his warning to speculators and price manipulators, stating that the government will not tolerate any tampering with prices and will use all available means to combat it. He expressed confidence that those working transparently will not oppose these measures, while emphasizing that anyone who refuses to provide required information will bear responsibility. The Prime Minister also called for an end to the exploitation of the farmer's status, citing cases of individuals claiming to be farmers without actually engaging in agricultural activities.
In a reassuring tone, Grib assured farmers that the government will stand by them, provided they are genuine farmers and not impostors. He emphasized that the government will support those working transparently and within the legal framework. The launch of this digital platform is part of the government's efforts to implement President Tebboune's instructions to regulate the national market and enhance mechanisms for monitoring prices and supply.
The government's move is expected to face resistance, but Grib reaffirmed the government's commitment to using all available legal means to address any attempts to manipulate the market. He concluded that those who work with integrity and transparency will be supported, while those who attempt to exploit the situation will face consequences. The digital platform is expected to play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced market and protecting the purchasing power of Algerian citizens.
Key points
- The Algerian government has launched a digital platform to monitor prices and supply across the country, aiming to combat price manipulation and maintain a balanced market.
