The municipality of Benghazi, led by Counselor Ezeldin Al-Gharabi, met with the Libyan Bakers' Union and several bakery owners on Saturday, November 7, 2026, to address the ongoing bread crisis in the city. The meeting aimed to find a fair price and suitable weight for bread, ensuring citizens' rights and considering the operating costs borne by bakery owners. The discussion included the challenges facing the bakery sector, such as bread pricing and weight, flour prices, and support mechanisms.
The meeting, attended by Mahmoud Al-Aribi, head of the Libyan Bakers' Union, and other officials, focused on the recurrent bread crisis and the need for a fundamental solution. Participants emphasized the importance of studying flour prices, production costs, and the final bread price to achieve a balance between citizens' purchasing power and bakery owners' operating conditions. They also highlighted the need to regulate bakery operations, ensure hygiene and health standards, and guarantee food safety and quality.
The attendees agreed to form a committee of experts to study the issues raised and propose practical solutions for bread pricing, weight, and flour support. The committee will also monitor bakery compliance with hygiene and health standards, in coordination with relevant authorities. The municipality and bakery owners acknowledged that the bread crisis requires a comprehensive solution, and they will work together to find a sustainable resolution.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to prepare a set of recommendations and proposals to be submitted to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander of the Libyan National Army, to contribute to finding a lasting solution to the crisis and ensuring a stable bread supply. The municipality and bakery owners recognized the importance of cooperation and coordination to address the bread crisis and meet citizens' needs.
The bread crisis in Benghazi has been a recurring issue, with citizens facing difficulties in accessing affordable and quality bread. The municipality's efforts to address the crisis and engage with bakery owners and stakeholders aim to find a sustainable solution. The formation of the committee is expected to provide a comprehensive approach to resolving the bread crisis and ensuring a stable supply of bread to citizens.
The meeting between the municipality and bakery owners demonstrates the ongoing efforts to address the bread crisis in Benghazi. The committee formed will play a crucial role in studying the issues and proposing practical solutions. The cooperation between the municipality, bakery owners, and relevant authorities is essential to finding a lasting resolution to the crisis and ensuring citizens' access to affordable and quality bread.
The municipality's initiative to address the bread crisis and engage with stakeholders has been welcomed by citizens and bakery owners. The proposed solutions and recommendations are expected to contribute to a sustainable resolution of the crisis and improve the bread supply in Benghazi. The municipality will continue to work with relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure a stable and affordable bread supply to citizens.
Key points
- The municipality of Benghazi forms a committee to study bread pricing and weight.
- The committee will propose practical solutions for bread pricing, weight, and flour support.
- The municipality aims to find a sustainable solution to the bread crisis and ensure a stable bread supply.
Reporting sources
- Wasat TV · Wasat TV
