The Ruling on Exclusive Agencies and Monopolies

Question:
The issue raised by the Shaykh (may Allah protect you) is that a person took a third party into a company for goods, and there is a question. That is, does this fall under one of the forms of forbidden sale where there is innovation and restriction imposed on the questioner?

Answer:
This is a reality, meaning exclusive agencies, where companies and factories designate one person in a country to market their products, and they are not bought from anyone else. This is a reality, and we are not aware of anyone who has denied this. This is an ongoing practice, and we are not aware of anyone who has denied this. Perhaps this is more regulated; this is better for these goods and more beneficial, and it does not restrict people. Monopoly only occurs in necessary items, such as sustenance, food and drink, and the essential things people need for their livelihood. As for luxury items, these do not fall under monopoly because not everyone needs them. Yes.