Egypt’s Supply Ministry Says Staple Reserves Cover Six Months, Bread Prices Unchanged

Egypt has a secure strategic reserve of essential commodities sufficient to cover around six months on average, according to Ahmed Kamal, assistant to the minister of supply and internal trade and the ministry’s official spokesman.

Kamal confirmed the availability of basic goods, offering reassurance about the country’s stock position. The six-month estimate refers to average coverage across essential commodities, rather than a stated reserve level for each item.

The ministry also said there was no increase in the price of unsubsidised bread or fino, the soft bread rolls commonly sold by bakeries.

The announcement addressed both the availability of staple goods and the prices of those bread products, with the ministry affirming that reserves remain secure and prices unchanged.