According to a survey conducted by the Oman's Public Authority for Consumer Protection, steel prices in the country rose again at distribution points in Muscat Governorate since the start of this month. The study covered Omani, Turkish, UAE and Qatari steel and focused on the prices of four main companies; Bahwan, Al Ansari, Al Sharq Al Awsat, and Oman Contracts and Construction Materials. The survey indicated that the price of UAE steel at Bahwan rose by OR3 to OR298, while it fetched higher by OR7 in Al Ansari company (RO 290 to 292). Oman Contracts and Construction Materials company's prices increased by OR3 and also ranged between OR290 and OR292.