Kuwait ramps up shop inspections; retailers largely comply with approved prices
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Kuwait) announced that inspection campaigns carried out across consumer goods markets have found no cases of monopoly practices or artificial price increases, as part of preparations for the holy month of Ramadan.
The ministry said commercial control teams conducted extensive field inspections at shops selling essential consumer products under the directives of Minister of Commerce and Industry to strengthen market oversight and protect consumer rights during the peak shopping season, reports Al-Rai daily.
According to an official statement, monitoring teams from the Commercial Control Department observed strong compliance by retailers with approved pricing, noting that daily inspection visits helped maintain price stability — a move welcomed and praised by shoppers.
Despite the overall market stability, inspectors recorded several violations related to product weight shortages. Authorities issued 12 violation reports against offending shops and took legal action in line with existing regulations.
The ministry reaffirmed that inspection campaigns will intensify in the coming weeks to ensure the safety and quality of goods, maintain market balance and prevent any practices that could harm consumers, stressing zero tolerance toward violations affecting consumer rights.
