Dodoma — The introduction of electronic tax stamps will result in a Sh13 rise in prices of products, MPs say, blaming the government for issuing the tender to a Swiss firm despite its 'expensive price' offer.
Calculations by the Parliamentary Budget Committee show that prices of bottled mineral water, soft drinks, spirits and beer will rise by between Sh13.5 and Sh29.57 per litre if the producers decide to factor in the costs of the electronic tax stamp.
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