The Croatian government has recently implemented price controls on key supermarket products such as bread, pork, and shampoo in a bid to address the escalating prices. This initiative includes the imposition of fines of up to €30,000 for businesses that fail to comply with the regulations. The decision draws parallels to Emperor Diocletian’s ill-fated price decree dating back to AD 301, sparking worries about possible disturbances in the market.