Egypt's supply minister confirms crackdown as bakery campaign records 36 violations in Luxor

Egypt's supply minister has confirmed intensified inspections on bakeries after a Luxor campaign recorded 36 violations over bread prices and weights.

• Supply Minister Sherif Farouk said compliance with set bread prices and weights is binding for all bakeries, with legal action against violators.
• Farouk directed all directorates and inspection bodies to intensify field visits to bakeries, markets and shops, verifying price display and weights.
• A campaign in Esna, Luxor, recorded 36 violations, including overpriced and underweight bread, unlicensed facilities and failure to display prices.
• The ministry confirmed inspection campaigns will continue across Luxor and all governorates.