What are basic necessities and prime commodities in the Price Act?

• Basic necessities – goods vital to the needs of consumers for their sustenance and existence in times of any of the cases provided under Section 6 or 7 of Republic Act No. 10623 (RA10623)
• Prime Commodities – goods not considered as basic necessities but are essential to consumers in times of any of the cases provided under Section 7 of Republic Act No. 10623 (RA10623)

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