Bakeries Dept Head Tells Supply Minister to Be Practical

Abdullah Ghorab, the head of the General Department of Bakeries, confirmed that the Ministry of Supply's decision to set prices for tourist and "fino" bread was based on a study conducted over a year ago during the tenure of the previous minister. The decision was not discussed with the current minister before its issuance, but the department will comply with its implementation and address any comments with bakery owners. He explained that the rising production costs, especially the increase in the price of a ton of flour, have led to a re-evaluation of the prices for tourist bread loaves, which range between 3 and 4 Egyptian pounds depending on the region. Some bakeries produce loaves weighing 150 grams. Ghorab also reaffirmed that Egypt has approximately 230,000 bakeries, with around 229,000 operating, and that all bakeries will adhere to the decisions, while the mechanisms of implementation and pricing will be discussed with the minister. He emphasized that this decision is essential to maintain market stability, despite some bakery owners expressing dissatisfaction with the new prices.

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