Consumer Protection Authority Fixes Prices for 100 Essential Ramadan Food Items to Prevent Inflation

With the holy month approaching, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has officially announced a strict pricing policy, fixing the costs of 100 essential Ramadan food items. This bold action will ensure that inflation is kept in check and that families are not subjected to price increases that are not justified by the high demand season of Ramadan 2026.

Stabilizing the Market: The “Ramadan Basket” Strategy

The project is aimed at stabilizing the cost of living by limiting the prices of commodities with high demand.

Some of the most important dietary elements that can be found in the list of 100 essential items include:

• Grains and Starches: Basmati rice, wheat flour, and pasta.
• Proteins: Fresh and frozen meat (chicken, meat), and eggs.
• Pantry Staples: Cooking oil, sugar, milk powder and dates.

By locking these prices, the Consumer Protection Authority ensures that retailers cannot exploit the seasonal surge in demand. The authority has also ensured that these products are sold in special Ramadan basket at the leading retail stores at a reasonable price to the people.

Strict Monitoring and Heavy Fines

The CPA has found a way of enforcing this ruling by having inspection teams in all the governorates. Violations by retailers who fix the price list or those found hoarding goods are known to attract heavy penalties in form of fines of up to OMR 1, 000 (or equivalent currency) and shop closures. The authority works aggressively to make consumers report discrepancies directly through their hotline or through the digital platforms.

Note: The list has been increased in terms of the number of brands and varieties this year, so that even less affluent people have access to affordable options. for more news updates, visit our Gulf Independent News page.

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FAQs

1. Where can I find the list of the 100 fixed-price items?
The full list is available on the Consumer Protection Authority’s website and is displayed at the entrance of major hypermarkets and participating retailers.

2. How do I report a shop for raising prices?
Violations can be reported by calling the CPA hotline or through their official mobile app which allows one to file a complaint with pictures of the price tag.

3. Does this apply to all brands?
In particular, the price fix is available on the set of 100 most important products, usually on certain brands and Ramadan Basket packages, but on the whole categories of goods there is a general price monitoring.

4. When will these prices go into effect?
The fixed prices are operational and will stay in effect during the holy month of Ramadan 2026.