The State of Himachal Pradesh depends upon all the Essential Commodities from Neighboring States of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi for its requirement. The price fluctuation in the wholesale market of the neighboring States directly influences the wholesale and retail prices in the Pradesh. The State Government has practically no control over the prevailing prices at the source. However, the Government has been exercising control over the availability and prices of Essential Commodities in the open market by enforcing various statutory provisions under the various Acts and Control Orders.The Orders are described below :-