Within a few months, the authorities began to lift the price freeze on some items; in other cases it took almost a year.
Uncertain whether another price freeze is planned, Brazilians now think only for the short term.
For customers, though, a price freeze on a drink is reason enough to buy one.
The government's response was to issue a price freeze.
Many restaurants have agreed to abide by the Government's price freeze, he points out.
On January 26, 1951, a price freeze was introduced.
A 30-day price freeze is expected to be announced Friday as part of an economic package.
They're leaving the consumer with the impression of a price freeze.
Just before the price freeze, the Government announced a whole set of price increases.
Excess demand also created black markets, undermining the price freeze.