Price Controls

Smotrich orders drop in fuel prices

The order signed by the Finance Minister following an agreement with the prime minister reduces the fuel excise tax, so that the price of 95-octane gasoline will fall from 8.27 shekels to 7.77 shekels per liter.

In Depth:

Smotrich's milk reforms and Israel's dairy cartel

The recent reforms to Israel's milk market challenge a combination of policy and tradition dating back to some of the state's earliest agricultural enterprises. What will this reform achieve - and why now?

Minister Nir Barkat: We will reduce the price of Passover matzah

Joint Price Committee recommends 26.16% reduction in price of kosher for Passover flour sold to matzah bakeries, examines possibility of price controls.

Health Ministry suggests removing price controls on butter

Health Ministry recommends changing list of price-controlled foods, while other ministries oppose the move.

Price Controls Set on Driving Tests

Good news for new drivers: official exam costs to be sliced in half compared to 2014 rates next week.

Govt. Announces Price Controls on Dairy Products

, the government announced Monday that it was imposing price controls on several dairy products, including 5% white cheese

Recommendation: Price Controls for Certain Dairy Items

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recommended to cap prices of 5%-fat white cheese and 38%-fat sweet whipped cream products.