Brunei monitors bottled water prices amid supply disruption


The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics is ensuring businesses comply with existing consumer protection laws and do not take advantage of the water supply disruption by imposing excessive or unreasonable price increases. - DEPS via BB/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) is continuing inspections at retail premises across the country to monitor bottled water prices following the ongoing water supply disruption.

In a press release issued on February 1, DEPS said inspections are being carried out through its Consumer Affairs Division to ensure businesses comply with existing consumer protection laws and do not take advantage of the situation by imposing excessive or unreasonable price increases.

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