Flour
The Supply Ministry said that the bread subsidies system is working as usual, without any change in the quotas of subsidized wheat or flour to any party.
The numbers of market inspectors will increase to ensure proper implementation of the new system.
Egypt’s strategic reserve of wheat reached 5.9 million tons, enough to cover the domestic need for six months and half.
Security bodies seized 54 tons of wheat and flour before being sold on the black market.
The Ministry of Supply will stop subsidizing flour for its bread subsidy program as of August.
Consumers will still buy bread 5 piasters per loaf, spokesperson of the Ministry of Supply says
Minister of Supply Ali el-Meselhi held a meeting with the chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, Ahmed el-Wakil.
