Discussion held with manufacturers to reduce salt price

03-Mar-2025

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A discussion has been recently held between the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and salt manufacturing companies at the Consumer Affairs Authority’s head office.

The discussion had taken place on Feb 25, and its purpose was to make the necessary interventions to release high-quality salt for industry and food use into the market at a reasonable price.

At the meeting, with significant focus placed on stabilizing prices, so that consumers are not inconvenienced due to the current market conditions.

The producers also expressed confidence that locally produced salt is scheduled to enter the market in the future and will be sold at competitive prices by the end of March.

They also agreed to the Consumer Affairs Authority’s request that prices should remain stable without further increases until then.