The Ministry of Trade launched an investigation into an establishment in Muğla's Fethiye district that charged 1,450 TL for lahmacun and 1,500 TL for meat pie; an administrative fine was also imposed due to violations of labeling regulations.
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The Ministry of Trade filed a complaint with the Unfair Pricing Assessment Board against a restaurant operating in Fethiye, a district of Muğla. According to the ministry's statement, the establishment in question sold lahmacun for 1,450 TL, meat pie for 1,500 TL, and pizza for 1,800 TL. Acting on complaints from consumers, the ministry discovered that the restaurant also violated labeling regulations and imposed an administrative fine on the establishment based on this violation.
The Unfair Pricing Assessment Board serves as a body with authority to examine excessive pricing practices that harm consumers in the market and impose sanctions. The ministry emphasized that price inspections will continue in holiday destinations and during peak tourism seasons, and called on citizens to report unfair pricing practices to the relevant authorities.