Following the introduction of temporary profit caps, meat prices in Dushanbe have stabilized. However, imported products now dominate market stalls, while locally produced meat is virtually absent due to its high production cost. A report from the “Sakhovat” market shows how beef prices are formed, what penalties vendors may face, and why regulation does not always solve the problem of expensive meat.

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