Price Controls
Written in plain language for general understanding. This is educational content, not legal advice. Based on Omani royal decrees, ministerial decisions, and the Basic Statute of the State.
Omani National Law
What is this right?
Oman regulates pricing on essential goods and prohibits price manipulation:
- Price gouging: It is illegal to raise prices excessively on essential goods, especially during emergencies or shortages.
- Price display: All products must have clearly displayed prices in Omani Rials. Hidden costs are prohibited.
- Essential goods: The government can set maximum prices on staple foods, fuel, and other essential items during crises.
- Price monitoring: The PACP regularly monitors prices in markets and can take action against businesses that charge more than the displayed or regulated price.
- Receipts: Businesses must provide itemised receipts showing the price of each product or service.
When does it apply?
- You are being charged more than the displayed price for a product.
- A seller is price gouging on essential goods during a shortage.
- A business refuses to give you a receipt or provides an incomplete one.
What should you do?
- Check the displayed price before purchasing and compare it with the amount charged.
- If overcharged, request a correction from the seller and keep the receipt.
- Report price violations to the PACP (1222) — include photos of the displayed price and the receipt.
- During emergencies, check PACP announcements for any regulated maximum prices.
What should you NOT do?
- Do not pay without checking the price — always verify before completing the transaction.
- Do not hoard essential goods during shortages — this can also lead to penalties.
- Do not accept "prices subject to change" at the point of sale — the displayed price must be honoured.
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