FSA Denies Motor Insurance Price Hike Rumours: What This Means for Your Business Costs in Oman

• By Midhun Raj
• July 30, 2025July 30, 2025
• Financial Services Authority insurance Oman
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Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has officially denied circulating social media rumors claiming an increase in the minimum vehicle insurance prices by insurance companies in Oman.

In a formal statement, the FSA clarified that it has not sanctioned any rise in minimum insurance tariffs. The Authority continues to closely monitor vehicle insurance pricing to maintain stability within safe and appropriate boundaries.

Emphasizing its commitment to free market principles, the FSA explained that insurance pricing is influenced by market supply and demand, company performance, and the profitability of insurance portfolios. The statement highlighted that competition within the insurance sector is robust enough to ensure fair pricing. Additionally, any tariff adjustments by insurers must be justified and submitted to the Authority beforehand.

The FSA called on policyholders and the general public to rely solely on its official social media channels for accurate and updated information regarding the insurance sector. It reiterated its role as the regulatory and supervisory authority for the non-banking financial sector in Oman.

This statement came in response to an “official notice” that circulated recently, claiming that the minimum third-party motor insurance premium would be raised to OMR 65 starting August 1, 2025. The notice, which referenced a directive allegedly issued by the FSA in collaboration with the Association of Insurance Companies and based on an actuarial study of the motor insurance market, conflicts with the FSA’s clear public denial of any such price adjustment.

The Authority firmly maintains that no official approval has been given for increasing the minimum insurance premium.

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The Financial Services Authority’s clear rebuttal of insurance price hike rumours underscores the regulator’s commitment to market stability and consumer protection in Oman. For businesses and investors, this signals a stable cost environment for vehicle insurance, mitigating risks of sudden operational expense increases. Smart entrepreneurs should monitor regulatory updates closely and leverage the competitive insurance landscape to optimize risk management strategies.