Egypt Sets Out Unsubsidized Bread Price Caps to Prevent Overcharging

Egypt’s Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has reaffirmed the maximum prices for unsubsidized bread, known locally as “tourist bread,” as part of efforts to prevent price manipulation.

The ministry said an 80-gram loaf carries a maximum price of two Egyptian pounds.

For a smaller loaf weighing 60 grams, the maximum price is 1.5 Egyptian pounds.

The limits are price ceilings rather than suggested retail prices. They give consumers a benchmark for checking what they are charged against the weight of the loaf.

While the announcement also referred to fino bread, the sandwich-style rolls widely sold in Egypt, the available details did not specify a price or weight for that category.