NCPC Closes Seven Businesses in Freetown Over Cement Price Violations

The National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC) has closed seven business establishments in Freetown for failing to comply with the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s directive issued on 6 May 2026, which set the approved retail price of cement nationwide.

According to the Commission, several traders were found selling cement above the government-approved price, in violation of the directive and in contravention of efforts to protect consumers from unfair pricing practices.