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Hello again.

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We met with the representatives
of the food industry.

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For two reasons.

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On one hand,
rising energy prices

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that significantly
affect their business,

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on the other hand, the pressures
of input raw materials on prices.

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We took a look at this.

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We agreed
to continue with this.

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We'll first take care of those

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that are most under attack
today in terms of energy prices,

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and at the same time
try to establish

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effective control
of the supply chain.

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So that we know
in which part of the chain

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some excess money is maybe
being made at the moment,

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which is really not
appropriate in these times.

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At the same time, we informed
them about our activities

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which are linked to
the entire economy.

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We have just started talking

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how to make a formula
for energy sources for next year.

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We advised them not to sign
contracts for next year at this time,

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because the real prices will
be formed in the next month.

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Do you already know
how you can help them?

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Yes, we have already
agreed on some things,

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but now we will meet individually
at the operational level

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to finish this. -Which areas
have the most problems?

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It also depends on companies,
from company to company,

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but half of the food industry
is supplied today

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from the point of view of the price
of energy for this year.

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The other half isn't.

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Some have problems with
gas supply cancellation,

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they had to find
replacement gas and such.

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At the moment, the situation is quite
fragmented, but it can be saved.

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What is the situation
in our region compared to others?

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This is not a regional issue.

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The problem is practically
identical throughout Slovenia

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and it depends more on how the
managements of individual companies

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have reacted so far.
Next year will be the same.

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All or most of Slovenia

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will face challenges if we fail
to find appropriate measures

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first at the European,
and then also at the national level.

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But we won't. -Regarding the control
of the sale of wood pellets.

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Do you suspect that some
are exploiting

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the energy crisis
for war profiteering?

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Is that why you sent the
inspectorate all over Slovenia?

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Will you change the criminal
legislation? What can the state do?

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No, we will not change the criminal
legislation during these times.

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We will definitely tighten control
over individual sales products,

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especially where we will assess

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that some traders may be
systematically holding back stocks

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and are waiting for a price increase,
which they pass on to the population.

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It is equally important that
at the Ministry of Infrastructure

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we are preparing a parity analysis,
because we want

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all energy sources
to be treated equally

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in terms of prices
for the final customer.

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For heating to be on par
and comparable regardless of

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which energy source
does the household use.