Muscat: According to a report from the Consumer Protection Authority's (CPA) Department of Economic Data and Information, a total of 3,141 commercial violations were reported across several Sultanate governorates during the first half of 2025. This action is consistent with the Authority's objective of improving market monitoring and protecting consumer interests.
Breakdown of Violations by Governorate:
• Muscat Governorate led the list with 1,363 infractions, which the CPA attributed to a strong degree of economic activity and the hard work of its inspection groups.
• North Al Batinah Governorate came second, with 754 infractions.
• South Al Batinah (Barka) recorded 213 infractions.
• North Al Sharqiyah had 184 infractions.
• South Al Sharqiyah recorded 177 infractions.
• South Al Batinah (Rustaq) reported 130 violations.
• Al Dhahirah had 111 violations.
• Dhofar had 88 offenses.
• Al Dakhiliyah reported 75 infractions.
The remaining infractions were dispersed among other governorates: Al Buraimi (13), Musandam (Khasab) (15), Dibba (11), Al Mazyunah (4), and Al Wusta (3).
The CPA emphasized that these data demonstrate its resolve to step up field inspections in order to decrease infractions and ensure that suppliers follow with regulations safeguarding customer interests and public trust in the market. The Authority committed to rigorously enforcing the legislation and pursuing criminal action against offenders. It also urged citizens to report any violations through proper channels in order to improve regulatory monitoring and promote fair commercial transactions.
