More than 40 outlets and co-operative societies in the country are being regularly monitored to keep the prices of these goods in check. Antonie Robertson / The National
Traders looking to increase the prices of 10 basic items in the UAE - including eggs - have to get approval from the Ministry of Economy. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Cooking oil is among the 10 items on the list. Salam Al Amir / The National
In April, the Ministry of Economy approved a new policy to keep a check on the prices of basic consumer goods such as eggs, bread, flour and salt. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
The ministry said it will establish a formal channel through which suppliers or traders can submit requests to raise prices. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Each request must include an extensive report with details of the current prices of the items and their prices during the previous three years. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A pack of Arabic bread is being sold at Dh3 at Al Mukhtar Bakery in Ajman, where employees said the price is unlikely to be increased. Salam Al Amir / The National
Requests must also feature production costs, company budget, comparison with prices in neighbouring countries and the percentage of the increase requested. Salam Al Amir / The National
The price of a kilogram of fresh chicken ranges between Dh10 and Dh24 in various shops in Ajman. Salam Al Amir / The National
Rice is also being sold for varying prices at different outlets. Salam Al Amir /The National
More than 40 outlets and co-operative societies in the country are being regularly monitored to keep the prices of these goods in check. Antonie Robertson / The National
Traders looking to increase the prices of 10 basic items in the UAE - including eggs - have to get approval from the Ministry of Economy. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Cooking oil is among the 10 items on the list. Salam Al Amir / The National
In April, the Ministry of Economy approved a new policy to keep a check on the prices of basic consumer goods such as eggs, bread, flour and salt. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
The ministry said it will establish a formal channel through which suppliers or traders can submit requests to raise prices. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Each request must include an extensive report with details of the current prices of the items and their prices during the previous three years. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A pack of Arabic bread is being sold at Dh3 at Al Mukhtar Bakery in Ajman, where employees said the price is unlikely to be increased. Salam Al Amir / The National
Requests must also feature production costs, company budget, comparison with prices in neighbouring countries and the percentage of the increase requested. Salam Al Amir / The National
The price of a kilogram of fresh chicken ranges between Dh10 and Dh24 in various shops in Ajman. Salam Al Amir / The National
Rice is also being sold for varying prices at different outlets. Salam Al Amir /The National
More than 40 outlets and co-operative societies in the country are being regularly monitored to keep the prices of these goods in check. Antonie Robertson / The National
