Suppliers are prohibited from raising the prices of goods and services in the event of crises, natural pandemics, exceptional circumstances or any unusual situation in the market, according to the law.
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) confirmed that Article 19 of the Executive Regulations of the Consumer Protection Law stipulates an administrative fine between RO500 to RO1,000 in case of violations.
CPA said the administrative fine is doubled when the violation is repeated, in addition to imposing a daily fine of R50 for each day that the violation continues.
CPA said that the prohibition on raising prices includes crises, natural pandemics, and exceptional circumstances, as well as any unusual special situation in the market, as stipulated in the aforementioned article.
The Sultanate of Oman saw inflation in the food and beverages in September 2026 compared to the corresponding month of last year.
The price of fruits are up 16.3%, vegetables 20.1%, milk, cheese and eggs 3.4%, fish 5%, meat 10.3%, sugar, jam, honey and chocolates 2.9% and food products 3.8%.
Overall inflation in food and beverages were up 8%, transport up 14.5%, and restaurants and hotels 3.6%.The inflation is felt highest in Muscat Governorate 3.3%, Al Dhahirah 4.4%, South al Sharqiyah 3.4%, Al Dhakhiliyah 3.6% and Al Wusts 3.9%.
The average inflation in the Sultanate of Oman during January to September 2026 was 3%.
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