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Egypt bread subsidy system reforms and cost negotiations

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Latest: Egypt bakery division seeks subsidy increase in talks with Ministry of Supply

In July 2026, the Egyptian cabinet renewed contracts with smart-card operators to distribute subsidised bread electronically, fixing the loaf price at 20 piastres and allocating 178 billion EGP for 2026/27. The Ministry