AreaEgypt

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityWheat

Date01/07/2020

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment market intervention

DescriptionAnnounced the provision of EGP 4 billion (USD 252 million) to the General Authority for Supply Commodities, the state grains authority, as part of funding to cover the costs of the food subsidy card system, breadmaking and distribution expenses, as well as the purchase of locally grown wheat, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.