Inspections and enforcement
Since the beginning of the regional crisis, the Ministry said it has conducted approximately 7,105 inspection tours across markets in cooperation with local economic development departments.
These inspections detected 567 violations, most notably unjustified price increases. Authorities issued 449 warnings to traders, suppliers and points of sale, and imposed financial fines totalling Dh207,250.
The Ministry said monitoring campaigns will be intensified further in cooperation with economic development departments and other authorities to ensure market stability and protect consumers.
Officials also emphasised that consumers play an important role in monitoring prices by reporting violations through official channels, including the Ministry’s website, email and helpline.
Residents were also urged to follow responsible purchasing practices and avoid hoarding or excessive shopping to maintain price stability and ensure goods remain available to everyone.