Egypt's Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has issued a directive to maintain the current prices of tourist bread and fino bread. According to the directive, which was issued on March 12, 2026, the maximum weight and prices for these types of bread have been set. The directive aims to regulate the market and prevent any potential price hikes.
The directive sets the price of 80-gram tourist bread at 2 Egyptian pounds, 60-gram bread at 1.5 pounds, and 40-gram bread at 1 pound. For fino bread, the prices are set at 2 pounds for 50 grams, 1.5 pounds for 40 grams, and 1 pound for 30 grams. These prices are aimed at protecting consumers from any potential exploitation.
According to Abdelbasit Abdelnayeim, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, the decision to maintain the current prices is aimed at ensuring the stability of the market. He emphasized that any increase in prices or manipulation of weights will be met with strict legal measures. The Ministry has a system in place to monitor bakeries and take action against those who violate the directive.
The Ministry's monitoring system involves regular inspections of tourist and foreign bakeries, as well as attempts to purchase and monitor sales operations. If any violations are found, a report will be filed and the violator will be referred to the Public Prosecution. This aims to ensure that bakeries comply with the set prices and weights.
Abdelnayeim also pointed out that there are violators who try to exploit the system, but the Ministry is committed to taking action against them. He added that the law provides for severe penalties for those who raise prices or manipulate weights, including fines and imprisonment.
The Ministry's decision has been welcomed by consumers, who were concerned about potential price hikes. The move is seen as a step towards stabilizing the market and protecting consumers from exploitation. The Ministry has urged consumers to report any violations or irregularities to the relevant authorities.
The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has confirmed that it will continue to monitor the market and take action against any violators. The decision to maintain the current prices of tourist bread and fino bread is aimed at ensuring the stability of the market and protecting consumers. Key measures have been put in place to control prices and weights, and strict legal measures will be taken against those who violate the directive.
Key points
- The Ministry of Supply has set strict prices for tourist bread and fino bread to regulate the market.
- The Ministry has put in place a system to monitor bakeries and take action against those who violate the directive.
- Strict legal measures will be taken against those who raise prices or manipulate weights.
