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Stocks sufficient, prices stable: official

TDT | Manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Markets in Bahrain have sufficient stocks of foods, said a top Industry ministry official, who also termed the availability and prices of basic commodities and products as "stable". The official also warned stringent ac

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Published 2 July 2022, 8:00 · Updated 22:12

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Stocks sufficient, prices stable: official

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Markets in Bahrain have sufficient stocks of foods, said a top Industry ministry official, who also termed the availability and prices of basic commodities and products as “stable”.

The official also warned stringent actions against those found guilty of price manipulation, monopoly, commercial fraud or any illegal practices. This came as Abdulaziz Al-Ashraf, an Assistant Undersecretary for Control and Resources at the Ministry of Industry, commerce and tourism, held an inspection campaign to ensure price stability and availability of food stock in the markets.

The campaign covered various commercial markets and outlets for food and other commodities in the governorates of the Kingdom. Al-Ashraf said the campaign found the availability of commodities and products in the markets stable, with sufficient food stocks.

“Traders are keen to ensure goods and products from multiple sources in the market,” he said. Shops, he said, are also providing offers and discounts to all. The public can report complaints regarding price manipulation, commercial fraud or any illegal practice through the National System for Suggestions and Complaints “Tawasul or Inspection@moic. gov.bh or WhatsApp: 17111225 or call centre: 80001700.

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