Coronavirus: ‘Helpline launched for Dubai consumers to report price hikes’
Notice comes after stores hike prices due to supposed coronavirus supply issue
Dubai: Dubai Media Office on Saturday tweeted a Dubai Economy notice that offered consumers a helpline to report price hikes during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
The notice read, “For any complaints about the rise in prices, kindly contact us on 600545555 or download our mobile app ‘Dubai Consumer’ to file a complaint.”
The notice comes as several consumers experience price hikes particularly in fruit and vegetables at convenience stores on the premise that a delay in supplies from neighbouring countries is pushing prices up in the UAE. Leading supermarkets chains have said there is no shortage in supply whereas smaller stores are continuing to hike up prices.
This latest announcement from Dubai Economy, previously known as the Department of Economic Development, is an attempt to protect the consumer from getting cheated.