In the regions of Russia can set the maximum cost for food (such as eggs, sugar, cabbage). This possibility is considering the Ministry of economic development, Izvestia reports with reference to Helen Laskine - assistant to the Minister of economic development.

We are talking about goods that in January 2015 rose no less than 30%. With this growth, the Russian government has the right to set maximum rates for a period not exceeding 90 days. "Currently, the Ministry shall collect and analyze the necessary information for decision making. When this limit may not exceed 90 days and installed more than once a year", - said Lakshin.

According to experts, the appropriate cost limit sugar - 55-60 Euro per 1 kg on average in the country, cabbage - 33-36 rubles per 1 kg, eggs - 62-68 rubles per 10 pieces

According to Laskine, in December, the office is considering the introduction of maximum prices for buckwheat, but the restrictions were not imposed because of the threat of a shortage of this product.