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Georgia’s price wars: what’s really behind increasing costs
Economists and government officials have differing opinions over why domestic inflation is increasing in Georgia.

Members’ First Look
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Economists and government officials have differing opinions over why domestic inflation is increasing in Georgia.

Social allowance remains Georgia’s only major social welfare pillar, with as much as 18% of the population enrolled in subsistence allowances.

Strategic energy projects remain stalled or abandoned with millions instead going to pay arbitration disputes led by Russia and Turkey.

While economically necessary, these fiscal adjustments may carry political consequences, including the potential for civilian unrest.

US President Donald Trump announced imposing a new 25% tariff on ‘any Country doing business with’ Iran.

Earlier, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze spoke about high prices and pointed to the responsibility of distributors and retail chains.

Irakli Kobakhidze called for law enforcement and parliamentary review.