Goran Đurović, former Minister of Economy, has criticized the Montenegrin government’s proposal to create a state-owned enterprise for managing commodity reserves and delivering basic food items directly to citizens. According to Đurović, while the idea of having commodity reserves is sound, they should only be utilized during emergencies such as natural disasters or war, not for competing with the private sector.
Prime Minister Milojko Spajić has suggested that this new state-run company could help alleviate inflationary pressures and lower prices by controlling profit margins on essential goods. However, Đurović doubts the feasibility of this plan due to significant logistical challenges and the high cost associated with setting up such a system.
He highlighted the lack of necessary logistics and the substantial workforce required to implement the plan effectively. Đurović also questioned how the state would determine the prices for goods from the reserves and whether the project could maintain sustainable margins.
