AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail Pricing Rules: Pakistan’s FBR is weighing mandatory printed retail price labels on essentials like tea, powdered milk, ghee, infant formula, ketchup, and cooking oil in Budget 2026-27, alongside a proposed doubling of the climate support levy on petroleum from Rs2.5 to Rs5 per litre. Global Economy Risk: The WEF warns Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz disruptions could hit global growth near COVID-era levels, with energy and food price pressure expected to intensify. Consumer Protection: India’s consumer panel ordered FirstCry to refund and pay compensation after finding the retailer secretly tagged a customer a “fraudster” and cancelled/withheld an order without proper process. Retail & Payments: Hong Kong’s HKMA says mainland customers can still open bank accounts, but banks must tighten checks; in Australia, the ACCC says some supermarkets and fuel retailers are seeking exemptions from cash-acceptance obligations. New Products & Tech: Netflix adds 40+ high-rated films for June; Apple leaks point to a busy 2026 lineup, including iPhone 18 Pro and more new devices. Food & Shopping: Sainsbury’s briefly loses “most expensive” status after Aldi price-match cuts, while New York’s social-media-driven line culture keeps spreading.
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