Economic Control Services Report Their Activities During the First Week of Ramadan (1‑7 Ramadan 2026)
The economic control services have released a summary of their interventions carried out during the first week of Ramadan (1 – 7 Ramadan 2026). These operations are part of a special programme aimed at guaranteeing supply, protecting citizens’ purchasing power, and ensuring transaction transparency, according to the Ministry of Trade and Export Development.
Key Figures
| Indicator | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections carried out nationwide | 24,892 | – |
| Economic violations detected | 4,980 | +4.2 % compared with last year |
| Main types of violations | ||
| • Transaction transparency | 2,387 cases | Highest category |
| • Pricing and monopoly practices | 1,752 cases | – |
| • Quality and metrology | 772 cases | – |
| • Misuse of subsidised products | 69 cases | – |
Sectors Most Affected
| Sector | Number of violations |
|---|---|
| Agricultural and fresh‑seafood products | 2,817 |
| General food products | 1,503 |
| Bakeries, cafés & industrial products | Remaining cases |
Seized Goods
The control operations resulted in the seizure of large quantities of subsidised merchandise:
- 77 tons of subsidised cereal derivatives
- 6.7 tons of fruits and vegetables
- 17,965 eggs
- 13,403 L of subsidised vegetable oil
- 13 tons of sugar
- 3,618 packs of tobacco
- 840 boxes of tomato concentrate
Consumer Feedback
The first week of Ramadan also saw a strong response from consumers:
- The toll‑free hotline received 100 complaints, a 14.9 % increase over the same period last year.
- Main complaints concerned price hikes on meat, fish, and vegetables.
- The ministry reports that 80 % of these reports were addressed immediately.
This report underscores the Ministry’s commitment to market oversight during Ramadan, ensuring that essential goods remain affordable and that commercial practices stay transparent.
