Egypt expands staple-goods price cuts to 30 items across every district

Egypt's Supply Ministry has expanded its discount initiative for staple foods from 12 to 30 items, adding tuna, milk, lentils, and washing powder to the list.

• The ministry began offering 18 new goods on September 25, bringing the initiative's total to 30 items priced below market levels.
• Deputy Supply Minister Tamer Salah said the minister ordered at least one participating outlet in every district nationwide, with discounts of 20–25 percent.
• Salah said the discounts are genuine, not promotional, and that the ministry is monitoring outlets to ensure compliance with announced prices.
• The initiative began September 10 with 12 goods at ministry outlets and consumer complexes.