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Egypt subsidy card programme and digital reforms

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In late July 2026, Egypt’s Ministry of Supply and Trade expanded its 2026 social-justice subsidy programme by launching a nationwide data-update service. In collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and the National Post Authority, citizens could submit required card-data forms at 500 post offices or via the ‘Egypt Digital’ portal. The service, aimed at removing roughly 850,000 ineligible beneficiaries to ensure the 175 billion EGP subsidy budget reaches the most needy, included a daily appeal process with SMS notifications. During this period, enforcement intensified in Dakahlia governorate, where inspections of bakeries, markets, and fuel stations led to 125 violations and the seizure of various goods, including fuel, meat, poultry, and cooking oil. To support eligible citizens, the ministry introduced retroactive cash support for halted cards and expanded card utility, allowing families to purchase subsidised municipal bread in coastal and resort areas regardless of their registered governorate. New exclusion criteria for subsidies include large land ownership, private-school attendance, luxury vehicles, or residence in upscale compounds. By August 2026, officials began advancing further digital and structural reforms. The Ministry of Supply and the Ministry of Communications discussed developing a unified government service card to integrate databases and enhance subsidy accuracy. Additionally, officials met to discuss the ‘Carry On’ national project, a modern retail model designed to improve supply chain efficiency and ensure the availability of essential goods at competitive prices. In mid-August, Matta Bishay, head of the Internal Trade and Supply Committee at the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, advocated for merging cash and commodity subsidies into a “financial wallet” model. This proposed transition aims to improve economic efficiency by reducing state costs related to storage, transportation, and distribution, while allowing citizens greater flexibility to purchase diverse necessities based on specific household needs.

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