MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has warned commercial establishments and suppliers against raising prices of goods ahead of tropical cyclone Shaheen.
In a statement issued, CPA confirmed its readiness and said it prepared a comprehensive work plan including the formation of teams. “These teams will work on a shift basis and will receive and follow up on consumer complaints, and communicate with the owners of various commercial establishments to ensure the availability of goods,” CPA said.
Meanwhile, His Excellency Salim bin Ali Al-Hikmani, Chairman of CPA said “the authority spoke to various commercial establishments and suppliers in the governorates and warned them against raising prices.”
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According to the latest weather update, the center of the cyclone is about 500 km away from Muscat Governorate. “The cyclone is expected to directly impact the coastal areas from Muscat to North Al Batinah Governorate starting from Sunday morning including strong winds and heavy rain ranging between 200 and 600 millimeters causing severe flash floods,” said Civil Aviation Authority.
