In a statement, the ministry said its plans account for all production costs, including diesel, adding that the state will continue to absorb the difference and compensate bakery owners to prevent any added financial burden on citizens.
The statement reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining food supply stability and ensuring the regular availability of subsidized bread across all governorates.
On Friday, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced fuel and diesel price increases ranging between 18 and 42.9 percent.
Following the hike, Cairo authorities raised public transportation fares by 10 to 15 percent.
In June 2024, Egypt raised the price of subsidized bread for the first time in 30 years, from 5 to 20 piasters per loaf.
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