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Bakers warn of rising bread prices
The article addressed warnings from Mahmoud Al-Aribi, the head of bakers in Libya, regarding the potential rise in bread prices due to ongoing increases in raw material costs and operating expenses. He emphasized that crises in fuel and electricity are also contributing factors. Currently, bakeries are facing a significant surge in flour prices, which are purchased from the black market at rates between 300 and 310 dinars per hundred kilograms, in addition to expenses for transportation, electricity, fuel, and labor. He also pointed out that government subsidies have ceased since October 2020, adding to the financial burden on bakeries and leading to a reduction in the quantity of bread sold—from four loaves to three for one dinar. Al-Aribi warned that if the current situation continues, bakery owners may be forced to raise bread prices to cover their losses. He called on governments to urgently address the crisis to ensure that bread remains available to citizens.
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