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On Monday, the Supply Ministry issued a statement denying that it was planning to cut bread subsidies following reports in local media that suggested rations would be reduced from five to three loaves per day. (AFP)

March 8th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

Riots break out across Egypt as government cuts bread rations

Protesters blocked roads and surrounded government buildings amid fears that the government was cutting food rations by stealth, as some were left without their ration.

Egyptians consume an estimated 250,000 tons of sugar each month, according to Egypt’s Supply Ministry. (Shutterstock)

February 1st, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Sugar high again: Egypt raises prices of subsidized sugar and cooking oil

According to an anonymous source, one reason behind the decline in sugar and the associated price hike is the new regulations imposed by the ministry of supply on the distribution of sugar. (Shutterstock)

October 13th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Sugar rush: Egyptians face inflated prices as sugar disappears from supermarket shelves

Prices have dropped due to excess supply of crude steel from China, according to industry expert Ghada Alaa. (Al Bawaba/File)

January 7th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Supply Ministry latest

Riots break out across Egypt as government cuts bread rations

Sugar high again: Egypt raises prices of subsidized sugar and cooking oil

Sugar rush: Egyptians face inflated prices as sugar disappears from supermarket shelves

With lower production costs, Egyptian steel producers reduce prices