AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGST Pressure on Prices: Parliament heard that GST savings are not reaching consumers, with MPs pointing to higher or unchanged prices and possible distributor practices; the MoICE says it’s monitoring markets and is building a Price Watch app to help shoppers compare rates. Road Safety Fix: Concerns over the Nganglam–Panbang highway were formally raised to Project DANTAK, with essential maintenance requested on the 0–55 km stretch while works continue toward a March 2028 completion. Standards vs Supply Disruption: The MoICE defended a Bhutan Standards Bureau certification rule for 15 regulated product categories as a quality-and-safety measure, not a trade barrier—though MPs warned it could raise costs and squeeze small businesses. Electricity Tariff Debate: MPs challenged the proposed tariff revision, especially the jump for low-voltage users, while the government framed it as cost-reflective reform. Renewables Push: The Finance Minister tabled tax breaks until 2040 to help reach a 25GW renewable target, alongside a FY2026-27 budget of over Nu 135.5bn. Crypto Licensing Move: BTSE Bhutan received in-principle approval for a Gelephu digital asset licence for trading and custody, pending final conditions.
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