Ministry of Commerce Caps Prices for 900 Food Items in Grocery Stores Ahead of Holy Month

With the Holy Month approaching, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially implemented strict price caps on 900 food items across all major grocery stores. This proactive step will help ease the financial strain on the families and will curb the unwarranted increase of prices during the high demand season. The program pays the basic commodities such as rice, flour, cooking oil, dairy products and chicken so that they are affordable to all residents. Inspectors have already begun sweeping market tours to guarantee compliance, with heavy fines announced for any retailers violating the new grocery store regulations.

Stabilizing Ramadan Food Prices

The primary goal of this initiative is to stabilize Ramadan food prices before the shopping rush peaks. The lock-in price of these 900 food items will reduce the inflation that tends to skyrocket during this season by the Ministry. The discounted list also applies to non-food necessities like detergents and other household products, which offer holistic services to customers.

Enforcement of Grocery Store Regulations

To ensure the effectiveness of these measures, the Ministry has intensified its oversight of grocery store regulations. The field inspection teams are used to check shelving prices with the official list. The consumers are prompted to report any form of discrepancy to the Ministry via its online platforms thereby creating a community based solution in the control of the market.

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