Amman: Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Ya'rub Qudah on Monday pledged support for the Civil and Military Consumer Corporations for their role in stabilizing prices and curbing unjustified price increases. During a tour of the corporations' markets, Qudah highlighted their significant role, particularly at this stage, in enhancing food security and ensuring staple food commodities are available for citizens at high quality and reasonable prices, the ministry said in a press release.
According to Jordan News Agency, Qudah reiterated the need to maintain safe stock levels that meet market needs. He emphasized the ministry's ongoing efforts in field monitoring of markets to ensure goods and stocks are in abundant supply, aiming to curb any practices affecting price stability. This initiative is intended to achieve market balance and protect citizens' interests.
The directors of the Civil and Military Corporations expressed their commitment to maintaining sufficient strategic reserves of essential food commodities and enhancing these reserves to meet citizens' needs. They also pledged to offer competitive prices to alleviate financial burdens on people. Furthermore, they committed to carrying out their national role in coordination with government bodies and the private sector, ensuring market stability under all circumstances.