Rising prices for food and other imported goods have been observed in Azerbaijan recently, directly impacting the daily expenses of citizens as domestic market costs climb.
Vugar Bayramov, a member of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly), told Operative Information Center-OMM that the primary cause of the price hikes in Azerbaijan is the increasing cost of imported products.
According to the MP, the reliance on food imports is a significant driver of domestic inflation. 
“Regulating import inflation and optimizing imports remains a priority. At the same time, there is a need to manage demand-pull inflation,” Vugar Bayramov emphasized.
The MP noted that increasing wages and pensions is a core direction of the country's social policy. Under the instructions of President Ilham Aliyev, regular social packages and support measures continue to be implemented. In this context, maintaining price stability in the consumer market is particularly vital to ensure that social increases effectively improve the welfare of the population.
Vugar Bayramov added that the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control should strengthen monitoring to prevent artificial price hikes. According to the lawmaker, it is undesirable for prices to be raised artificially during periods of pension and wage increases, and strict control measures must be implemented to maintain market balance.
In recent years, Azerbaijan has focused on diversifying its economy to reduce dependence on imports, particularly in the agricultural sector. The government has implemented various subsidies and support mechanisms for local producers to enhance food security. However, global supply chain fluctuations and international commodity price increases continue to influence the domestic Azerbaijani market, necessitating ongoing fiscal and monetary adjustments to protect the purchasing power of the citizens.
