Price Caps Imposed on Bottled Water in Welkite City

The Welkite City Trade and Market Development Office has imposed price caps on bottled water due to excessive price hikes exploited from water shortages. Two-liter, one-liter, and half-liter bottles now have mandated price limits for single units and dozens. Merchants violating these regulations face penalties ranging from one to five years imprisonment and fines between 50,000 to 100,000 Birr. Two business owners are already facing legal action for non-compliance. Consumers are encouraged to report violations via the toll-free number 9348.