Ammon News - The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply has unveiled a detailed plan to ensure food availability, stable prices, and smooth market operations during Ramadan, safeguarding consumer rights and market balance throughout the holy month.

The strategy, grounded in the Industry and Trade Law (1998) and the Consumer Protection Law (2017), combines regulatory oversight with active market monitoring. Daily inspections will be conducted in two shifts during the first half of Ramadan and three shifts in the second half, including morning, evening, and late-night rounds to ensure consistent supply and price stability.

The plan focuses on tracking prices, monitoring stock levels, overseeing promotions and sales, addressing consumer complaints, and taking legal action against violators when necessary.

Following discussions with partners, the Ministry highlighted that vegetable production remains strong despite seasonal winter fluctuations caused by weather conditions, ensuring ample supply in the markets. Production is expected to rise, which should lead to lower prices at the start of Ramadan with the onset of the new agricultural cycle.

The Ministry also emphasized coordination with the specialized poultry producers’ union to gradually boost production by up to 30% ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr to meet growing demand. In addition, consumer institutions will strengthen strategic reserves of essential goods, track global price movements, maintain smooth supply chain operations, and monitor inventory levels on a daily basis.

The Ministry will strengthen inspection teams, coordinate with local authorities, hold sector meetings with traders and importers, and ensure that essential goods remain readily available through reinforced stockpiles and well-managed supply chains.