This figure takes into account estimates of fluctuations in the price of butane gas between $ 355 and $ 400 per ton at the international level, said Benchaâboun during his presentation of the draft sub-budget of his department to the committee on social sectors at the house of representatives.

The minister noted that the subsidy of raw materials will post a decrease in 2020 compared to last year, due to the fall in the prices of butane gas on international markets.

Regarding the achievements in public affairs and governance, the minister said that the prices of basic products and services have stagnated during the current year, with the exception of the fixing or the revision of 503 drugs and the reduction in the prices of 304 others.

It also concerns the increase in the prices of tobacco products following the lifting of customs duties on imported products and the supply of the market with face masks and antiseptic products, he noted.