MUSCAT : Oman’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources, His Excellency Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, said food supplies in the Sultanate remain stable despite global challenges, while acknowledging that prices of some commodities could increase due to ongoing international pressures.
Speaking during a session at Oman’s Shura Council, Al Habsi said food products had remained available during previous global crises, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the country’s ability to maintain supply chains and strategic reserves.
“In some past crises, the government intervened and fixed prices for certain commodities, while also bearing the costs of products such as wheat and rice,” the minister said, according to remarks published on Sunday.
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He added that food commodities are currently available across the local market despite regional and international uncertainties affecting global trade and logistics.
Al Habsi said while some food prices may increase, “not all commodities are seeing price rises, and many products have maintained stable prices.”
The minister’s remarks come as countries across the region continue monitoring inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions, shipping costs and fluctuating global commodity markets.
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