Bahrain warns shops against hiking prices of basic foods

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism issued a warning to shops against raising the prices of ‘basic’ food commodities without justification.

In a statement, the ministry also warned against taking undue advantage of the Value Added Tax rate adjustment, which came into force yesterday, and excludes 94 “basic” food products.

The statement posted on social media further warns that it would take immediate measures against violators.

The ministry also called on citizens and residents to report such violations immediately through Tawasul at 80008001 or call 17111346 - 17111252 - 17111278.

Also, write complaints to Inspection@moic.gov.bh.