Emergence of Second-round Effect of Inflation and Main Drivers Contributing to Wage and Services Inflation Outlook in 2022

Debated in Parliament on 11 Jan 2022.

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Saktiandi Supaat inquired about the emergence, persistence, and drivers of second-round inflation effects, alongside wage and services inflation outlook, price stabilization measures, and retailer cooperation in 2022.
Gan Kim Yong responded that the matter had been previously addressed in an oral reply on January 11, 2022, directing attention to an official report on cost rises and measures to help Singaporeans cope.
The debate highlighted concerns over supply-side cost drivers and excessive pricing on essentials, with the government indicating existing responses rather than new announcements.
No new policy measures or specific cooperation plans with retailers were detailed in the exchange, emphasizing reliance on prior official communications.

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Saktiandi Supaat

Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether there has been an emerging second-round effect of inflation; (b) if so, whether such effect will persist in 2022; (c) what are the potential main drivers contributing to wage and services inflation outlook in 2022; (d) what other price stabilisation measures are being explored to mitigate potential rise in supply side cost drivers; and (e) whether there are further plans to enhance cooperation with retailers in 2022 to reduce excessive pricing practices on daily necessities and food items.

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Saktiandi Supaat inquired about the emergence, persistence, and drivers of second-round inflation effects, alongside wage and services inflation outlook, price stabilization measures, and retailer cooperation in 2022.
Gan Kim Yong responded that the matter had been previously addressed in an oral reply on January 11, 2022, directing attention to an official report on cost rises and measures to help Singaporeans cope.
The debate highlighted concerns over supply-side cost drivers and excessive pricing on essentials, with the government indicating existing responses rather than new announcements.
No new policy measures or specific cooperation plans with retailers were detailed in the exchange, emphasizing reliance on prior official communications.

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Emergence of Second-round Effect of Inflation and Main Drivers Contributing to Wage and Services Inflation Outlook in 2022

Debated in Parliament on 11 Jan 2022.

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Saktiandi Supaat inquired about the emergence, persistence, and drivers of second-round inflation effects, alongside wage and services inflation outlook, price stabilization measures, and retailer cooperation in 2022.
Gan Kim Yong responded that the matter had been previously addressed in an oral reply on January 11, 2022, directing attention to an official report on cost rises and measures to help Singaporeans cope.
The debate highlighted concerns over supply-side cost drivers and excessive pricing on essentials, with the government indicating existing responses rather than new announcements.
No new policy measures or specific cooperation plans with retailers were detailed in the exchange, emphasizing reliance on prior official communications.

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Saktiandi Supaat

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Saktiandi Supaat inquired about the emergence, persistence, and drivers of second-round inflation effects, alongside wage and services inflation outlook, price stabilization measures, and retailer cooperation in 2022.
Gan Kim Yong responded that the matter had been previously addressed in an oral reply on January 11, 2022, directing attention to an official report on cost rises and measures to help Singaporeans cope.
The debate highlighted concerns over supply-side cost drivers and excessive pricing on essentials, with the government indicating existing responses rather than new announcements.
No new policy measures or specific cooperation plans with retailers were detailed in the exchange, emphasizing reliance on prior official communications.

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Emergence of Second-round Effect of Inflation and Main Drivers Contributing to Wage and Services Inflation Outlook in 2022

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