Prime Minister Dr. Bishr Khasawneh directed ministries and concerned institutions to fully prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, follow up on all issues related to commodity availability, monitor prices and food safety, and alleviate burdens on citizens.
Chairing a Cabinet session on Sunday, the PM stressed the need to constantly ensure stock sufficiency of basic commodities and their availability in adequate quantities in the local markets.
He also directed to intensify operations of the relevant monitoring authorities and their workers to monitor commodity prices, prevent overpricing and speculation, ensure foodstuff safety and implement health requirements, stressing that citizens should feel impact of these gov’t monitoring efforts on the ground.
PM noted the “important” role played by the civilian and military consumer institutions in providing commodities and food supplies at reduced prices and making “competitive” offers, which would contribute to controlling prices, ensuring available commodities and alleviating burdens on citizens.
In addition, the PM directed necessity of coordinating with administrative governors on charity campaigns, scheduled to be held during the holy month in all their forms, in a bid to prevent any irregularities that may occur in this regard.
The Council of Ministers was briefed by Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yousef Shamali, about the ministry’s preparations, in coordination with other ministries and relevant institutions, on goods stocks and market monitoring measures.
Noting all basic commodities are available for “comfortable periods ” at stable prices, Shamali said no manifestations of overpricing or exaggerated prices were observed in the local market.
The ministry, alongside competent supervisory authorities, is constantly monitoring markets and establishments, and will work to intensify monitoring during the coming days and throughout Ramadan, Shamali said.
The ministry, he noted, owns “strict” tools to control any violations, primarily overpricing, monopolizing goods, or violating foodstuff safety and citizen health.
Source: Jordan News Agency