Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the government was working to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods and maintain strategic reserves to help stabilize domestic markets and meet consumer demand. Madbouly said the government had received ongoing directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to secure adequate supplies of strategic commodities and ensure they remain available to consumers at suitable price.
His remarks came during a meeting at the government's headquarters in New Alamein City to review the availability of staple commodities and efforts to expand strategic stockpiles. The meeting was attended by Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk, Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouk, General Authority for Supply Commodities Deputy Chairman Moustafa Ismail, and Major General Khaled Salah, representing the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development.
Industry Minister Khaled Hashem joined the meeting by video conference. Cabinet spokesman Mohamed el-Homosani said the meeting reviewed coordination among ministries and relevant agencies to ensure the continued availability of essential goods and maintain strategic reserves capable of covering domestic needs for extended periods, in line with presidential directives.
He said the measures were intended to help stabilize markets and support balanced prices. Officials also reviewed the role of fixed and mobile government retail outlets nationwide in supplying a range of goods at competitive prices. According to the spokesman, these efforts have contributed to greater market stability and lower prices for several commodities.
The meeting also addressed efforts to secure raw materials for the food manufacturing sector in order to attract additional investment, increase production of key food products and support Egypt's goal of achieving greater self-sufficiency in strategic commodities.
Officials emphasized the importance of expanding partnerships with the private sector to strengthen its role in economic and development projects. Participants also stressed the need to continue monitoring markets through intensified inspection campaigns to prevent violations and protect consumers from unfair trading practices.
Authorities said strict action would be taken against traders found manipulating prices or violating market regulations.