price controls
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She called for "restrictive, targeted, temporary actions" by governments, rather than wide-ranging price controls, subsidies or export restrictions.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Some countries have turned to direct price controls, which limit how much energy companies—like refiners, gas stations or utilities—can charge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
South East Water was one of five companies to contest regulator Ofwat's latest price controls, which already allowed it to increase an average annual bill from £232 to £274 by 2030.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
The U.K. was once a life-science hub, but manufacturers such as Merck and AstraZeneca have pulled back investment because of price controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
Four private banks have been licensed, and the government has liberalized foreign trade and abolished price controls on most goods.
From The 1993 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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