The government is intervening and releasing tons of sugar at a price of 27 Egyptian pounds per kilogram in certain places, providing sugar at reduced prices.
In recent times, sugar prices have witnessed an unjustified increase, reaching around 55 Egyptian pounds per kilogram in some areas. This surge has prompted citizens to seek options for obtaining sugar at reduced prices. There are numerous outlets and exhibitions that provide goods at a low cost, especially those launched as initiatives by the government. In this context, we will review some places where sugar is sold at discounted prices in Egypt, allowing citizens to find economical options to meet their needs and benefit from reduced sugar prices.
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The price of sugar today
Regarding the sugar prices today, Dr. Ali El-Meselhi, the Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, affirmed that Egypt is not facing crises in sugar production. He pointed out that the current situation is a result of some challenges in distribution and trading processes.
In his statements, the Minister of Supply added that the crisis of rising sugar prices will find a solution within a week, following the receipt of quantities of raw imported sugar in refining factories. This is in preparation for distributing them in the markets and outlets.
Receiving 170,000 tons of sugar
Egypt has received a shipment of 170,000 tons of raw sugar, recently contracted. This quantity includes 150,000 tons directed to the refining factories in Hawamdeya for the production of white sugar, while the remaining 20,000 tons will be refined in the factories of Girga and Qus.
It’s worth noting that many citizens across the country are searching for places to buy sugar at reasonable prices, especially after a significant increase in sugar prices in some areas, reaching around 55 Egyptian pounds. In this context, the sugar price in some other places is only 27 pounds, providing a more economical option for consumers.
Places selling sugar at reduced prices in Egypt
The initiative to reduce prices of goods represents a significant step towards providing a wide range of essential food items and necessary products needed by every household in Egypt. This initiative includes an average reduction rate ranging from 15 to 25%, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on citizens.
The initiative to reduce prices of goods extends across approximately 1300 sales points affiliated with consumer cooperatives throughout the country, in all governorates. You can easily visit the nearest consumer cooperative near your home to purchase all your household needs with discounts of up to 25%.
Sugar prices
The sugar prices in the government’s initiative to reduce commodity prices are as follows:
- The price of a kilogram of sugar is 27 Egyptian pounds.
- The price of a kilogram of rice is 22 Egyptian pounds.
- The price of oil is 34 Egyptian pounds.
- The price of lentils is 36 Egyptian pounds.