The Egyptian Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has expanded its subsidized food initiative by introducing 18 new items, increasing the total number of products offered from 12 to 30. This move is part of the government's plan to boost supply, diversify available products, and provide a comprehensive range of essential and consumer goods at discounted prices. The new items are available at various branches and outlets of the initiative.
The updated list of 30 subsidized items includes staple goods such as sugar, rice, and flour, as well as other essential products. The prices for these items are as follows: sugar (1 kg) costs 25 pounds, rice (1 kg) costs 25 pounds, and flour (1 kg) costs 20 pounds. Additionally, vegetable oil (700 ml) costs 50 pounds, pasta (350 gm) costs 9 pounds, and tomato sauce (300 gm) costs 14 pounds.
The list also includes dairy products, such as white cheese (80 gm) for 5 pounds, white cheese (125 gm) for 7 pounds, and white cheese (250 gm) for 14 pounds. Other items, like halawa (40 gm) and jam (300 gm), are priced at 4 pounds and 20 pounds, respectively. Furthermore, milk (1 liter) costs 44 pounds, while powdered milk (100 gm) costs 25 pounds.
Meat and fish products are also part of the subsidized list. Tuna (140 gm) costs 24 pounds, and chicken broth (8 cubes) costs 13 pounds. Various types of legumes, such as yellow lentils (500 gm) for 22.5 pounds, brown lentils (500 gm) for 20 pounds, and fava beans (500 gm) for 16.5 pounds, are available at discounted prices.
The initiative also offers household essentials, including soap, detergents, and cleaning products. Toilet soap (125 gm) costs 14 pounds, while hand washing powder (60 gm) costs 4.5 pounds. Additionally, dishwashing liquid (70-80 gm) costs 3 pounds, and automatic washing powder (800 gm) costs 45 pounds.
Other products available under the initiative include biscuits, which cost 2 pounds per piece, and various types of oils and spices. The expanded list aims to cater to the diverse needs of Egyptian citizens, providing them with affordable access to essential goods.
The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade's initiative is ongoing, with the goal of supporting citizens by offering subsidized products. The updated list of 30 items is now available at various branches and outlets across the country.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has introduced 18 new subsidized food items, bringing the total to 30 products, to provide affordable staples to citizens.
- The subsidized products include staple goods, dairy products, meat and fish products, and household essentials.
- The initiative aims to support citizens by offering discounted prices on essential goods, catering to their diverse needs.
