Price controls are rarely the best option (there are price controls, e.g. utilities are highly regulated). But in general you should address the causes, not try

Price controls are rarely the best option (there are price controls, e.g. utilities are highly regulated). But in general you should address the causes, not try to mess with the outputs. E.g. break down the monopolies. The only reason those were allowed to raise their head again was the promise of efficiency and lower prices. I think they forgot it.