Price Regulation of Certain Goods and Services

The ICCC wishes to inform valued government stakeholders, business community and the general public, of the National Emergency Order No. 19 regarding Price Regulation of Certain Goods and Services.

The importance of this Order is for Prices of Goods and Services not to be increased by more than 5%. Shop owners, wholesale and retail businesses shall not increase the prices of goods and services listed in Schedule 1 & 2 in excess of 5% during the National Emergency.

Schedule 1 Goods

1. Rice
2. Flour
3. Sugar
4. Fresh produce (animal products, fruits and vegetables both import and local)
5. Baby Formula
6. Milk and milk products
7. Soap (both bar and liquid)
8. Fuel (those not price controlled such as, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), zoom, and aviation fuel)
9. Household battery
10. Matches and gas lighters
11. Hand sanitizer
12. Latex gloves
13. Bottled water
14. Cooking oil
15. Tinned Fish
16. Tinned Meat
17. Noodles
18. Biscuits
19. Tea, coffee
20. Household Bleach, disinfectants, and detergents
21. Toilet rolls/tissues
22. Frozen chicken products
23. Frozen meat products
24. Frozen sausages
25. Eggs; and
26. Wipes (both adult and baby wipes, all brands)

Schedule 2 Services

1. Air fares (domestic and international)
2. Medical and health services
3. Telecommunication products
4. Water, sewerage and garbage Rates
5. Electricity Rates
6. Banking and Financial Service Fees

Failure to comply with this Order will result in a fine of K5,000 and for repeat offenders, an additional fine of K10,000.00 and/or a penalty under the Emergency Laws.

The public is encouraged to report non-compliance with this Emergency Order to the ICCC.

For any general queries and information, please contact the ICCC Head-office on telephone 3252144 and or our toll-free number 180 3333. We can also be contacted through ICCC WhatsApp no. 73877033. The contact details for all the Regional offices are as follows: Mt Hagen office on (675) 542 1356; Lae office on (675) 472 2859 and Kokopo office on (675) 982 9711.

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