Sanaa bread prices rise by 25% amid increasing fuel costs

Residents in Sanaa are facing a sudden increase in the price of roti bread, which has risen by approximately 25%. Local bakeries have increased the price per piece from 20 to 25 riyals, with some establishments now selling four pieces for 100 riyals instead of the previous five.

Bakery owners attribute this price hike to rising operational and production costs, primarily driven by increased prices for petroleum derivatives, raw materials, and transportation. This coincides with a rise in fuel prices in Houthi-controlled areas, where the price of a 20-liter gasoline canister rose from 9,500 to 10,500 riyals, and diesel reached 11,500 riyals per canister.

The increase has caused widespread dissatisfaction among citizens, as the rising cost of basic food staples and fuel exacerbates existing economic pressures and diminishes purchasing power.