Penalties for inflating prices

TDT | Manama

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Traders caught jacking up prices during Ramadan will feel the full force of the law with shops shut down and cases sent to prosecutors, the Industry and Commerce Minister, His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, has warned.

He said the government has stepped up checks on markets and shops, keeping an eye out for shady price hikes and making sure businesses stick to the rules.

Inspectors will be combing through receipts to ensure that prices — before and after sales — match what’s advertised.

Replying to a parliamentary question from MP Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, Fakhro made it clear that anyone caught fiddling with prices will pay the price.

Traders who break the law will face fines, closures, and possible prosecution.

To keep things in check, food suppliers are made to sign pledges promising not to bump up prices during Ramadan.

The ministry is also watching supply chains closely to ensure essentials stay on the shelves.

Fakhro added that the crackdown is part of a wider push to keep the market fair and stop price gouging.

Year-round efforts include the ‘Consumer-Friendly ’ scheme, which works with businesses to keep essential goods affordable.

The message is clear that traders trying to cash in unfairly during Ramadan will face the consequences.