He explained that 750 thousand tons of sugar were imported and 4 companies will provide about 250 thousand tons.
The ministerial decision also included the price of Vienna bread at 150 piasters for 50 grams and 100 piasters for 35 grams.
Al Moselhi added that this happened due to the decline in the price of the dollar against the pound in the unofficial market.
This came within the framework of the government's instructions to control markets that have witnessed a state of chaos over the past months.
The minister assured that Egypt’s strategic reserves of wheat could sufficiently cover Egyptians’ needs for 4 and a half months