The move comes as the government intensifies efforts to stabilize markets ahead of the holy month, ensure the availability of essential goods at affordable prices, and strengthen oversight to prevent price manipulation and speculation.
During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk, Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouk, and Bahaa El-Ghannam, executive director of the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development Authority, El-Sisi was briefed on measures to secure sufficient supplies and maintain price stability nationwide.
The supply minister confirmed that all essential goods are available in sufficient quantities, Presidential Spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said.
He added that the ministry’s “Ahlan Ramadan” fairs are offering discounts of 15-25 percent on various food commodities, while 2.5 million Ramadan food cartons and bags are being prepared and distributed.
El-Sisi directed daily and continuous monitoring of commodity availability across outlets and exhibitions nationwide, stressing strict adherence to announced prices, discount rates, and product quality standards.
He called for firm action against traders who raise prices and instructed authorities to use all available tools to regulate markets and prevent excessive pricing, particularly for poultry, to ensure stability during Ramadan’s peak consumption period.
On food security, the president reviewed the status of Egypt’s strategic reserves of basic commodities, part of planning to safeguard stockpiles amid regional challenges affecting supply chains. Discussions also covered plans to expand digital transformation within the food security system.
El-Sisi directed officials to strengthen strategic reserves and accelerate steps toward self-sufficiency in crop, livestock, and poultry production. He also called for upgrading agricultural breeds through coordination between the relevant ministries and the Future of Egypt Authority.
The meeting further examined mechanisms to activate the commodities exchange to enhance food security and ensure the steady supply of essential goods at fair prices, protecting both producers and consumers.
The president stressed the need to expedite its implementation and leverage Egypt’s position as a regional logistics hub for strategic commodity trade, reinforcing its economic standing regionally and internationally.
El-Sisi underscored the importance of continued coordination among the ministries of supply and agriculture and the Future of Egypt Authority to ensure long-term food security.
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