The government must be ready to take measures in the face of rising prices brought about by imported inflation, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana told parliament.
In a speech on Tuesday, Caruana said "substantial amounts" running into the millions had already been dedicated to keeping fuel and energy prices stable.
Other countries, he said, had passed on these price increases to consumers.
The finance minister said rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine could further impact gas and wheat prices, as both countries are major wheat exporters. Читать дальше...