Supply Min.: Egypt's strategic reserve of all basic commodities 'Safe'

Supply and Internal Trade Minister Ali El Moselhi said that the strategic reserve of all basic commodities, including sugar, rice, wheat, pasta, meat, and poultry, is "safe".

This came in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Madbouly to follow up on the state's efforts to provide all essential commodities for citizens at affordable prices. 

He added that his ministry will start coordinating with all relevant bodies as of next week to prepare for launching “SuperMarket & Ahlan Ramadan” exhibitions to offer basic commodities at affordable prices for all citizens ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, to start in late March.

During the meeting, Madbouli cited earlier directives to coordinate with the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) and the Federation of Egyptian Industries to ensure equitable pricing of strategic staples and set a price range for each product, while obliging outlets to display prices of any item on sale.