Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism has said it is closely monitoring the availability of products in the central markets, according to official sources.
The ministry, through this vigil, is apparently looking to ensure that there are multiple options for basic food products, such as fruits and vegetables, at the usual prices.
“The markets are visited, the prices of the products are reviewed and any indications that affect the flow of products in the local markets are reported,” it said.
The ministry reportedly said the hike in tomato prices was due to the high price in the country of origin, which was due to fluctuations in weather conditions and the frost wave experienced by the main exporting countries of some products, which affected production and exports.
It announced that big shipments of tomatoes would arrive in Bahrain within the next few days, which would lead to a decrease in prices.
The ministry urged consumers to restrict their purchase of products to their actual needs.
It also urged them to avoid any rushing or storage, which may prevent prices from dropping to their normal level.