The Egyptian government has announced the implementation of a new directive that sets the official prices and weights for tourist and fine bread. According to Abdel Basit Abdel Naim, Director of the Cairo Supply Directorate, the directive, numbered 5 for the year 2026, aims to regulate the market and protect consumers from exploitation. The directive outlines specific prices and weights for different types of bread.
The prices for tourist bread are set as follows: 80 grams for 2 Egyptian pounds, 60 grams for 1.5 Egyptian pounds, and 40 grams for 1 Egyptian pound. For fine bread, the prices are: 50 grams for 2 Egyptian pounds, 40 grams for 1.5 Egyptian pounds, and 30 grams for 1 Egyptian pound. These prices are aimed at providing affordable options for consumers while ensuring fair competition among bakeries.
To ensure compliance with the new directive, the government has introduced strict penalties for bakeries that violate the set prices and weights. According to the law, offenders can face imprisonment for a period of at least one year and up to five years, as well as fines ranging from 300 to 1,000 Egyptian pounds. The penalties are designed to deter bakeries from exploiting consumers and to maintain fair market practices.
The government has also established a complaint system to allow citizens to report any irregularities or violations. Consumers can report complaints through the unified government complaint system, the Prime Minister's office hotline (16528), or the Consumer Protection Agency hotline (19588). This system aims to provide a quick and efficient way for consumers to report any issues and for the authorities to take action.
The Ministry of Supply and the Cairo Supply Directorate have urged citizens to be aware of the new prices and weights and to report any violations. The authorities are committed to monitoring the market and taking action against any bakeries that fail to comply with the directive. The new measures aim to promote transparency and fairness in the market and to protect consumers from exploitation.
The introduction of the new directive and penalties has been welcomed by consumers, who have long complained about the lack of transparency and fairness in the bread market. The government's efforts to regulate the market and protect consumers are seen as a positive step towards promoting economic stability and fairness.
The authorities have confirmed that they will continue to monitor the market and take action against any bakeries that violate the directive. The government's commitment to enforcing the new measures is expected to have a positive impact on the market and to promote fair competition among bakeries.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has introduced a new directive that sets the official prices and weights for tourist and fine bread.
- The directive aims to regulate the market and protect consumers from exploitation.
- Offenders can face imprisonment and fines for violating the set prices and weights.
