Egypt Finance Ministry Stresses Flexibility in Handling Global Economic Changes

In this file a man counts Egyptian pound banknotes at a currency exchange shop in downtown Cairo on November 3, 2016. (AFP)
In this file a man counts Egyptian pound banknotes at a currency exchange shop in downtown Cairo on November 3, 2016. (AFP)
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Egypt Finance Ministry Stresses Flexibility in Handling Global Economic Changes

In this file a man counts Egyptian pound banknotes at a currency exchange shop in downtown Cairo on November 3, 2016. (AFP)
In this file a man counts Egyptian pound banknotes at a currency exchange shop in downtown Cairo on November 3, 2016. (AFP)

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohammed Maait stressed that his country was capable of handling with flexibility the rapid global economic changes that are directly impacting consumers and public policies.

He made his remarks on Saturday while presenting the performance indicators for 2021/2022, saying Egypt was one of the few countries that achieved a surplus of 1.3 percent last year compared to other emerging countries that achieved a preliminary deficit of 4.7 percent.

“This reflects our ability to flexibly adapt to global economic changes while maintaining a safe economic path,” he remarked.

The minister met with the British Ambassador to Cairo, Gareth Bailey.

Maait expressed Egypt’s interest in boosting the decades-long cooperation in manufacturing currency.

This will benefit Egypt’s future ambitions and bolster its ability to meet local and regional market demands.

For his part Bailey, said his country supports Egypt's development efforts in various fields so that it can meet the needs of its citizens and improve their living standards and services.

The ambassador expressed the desire to explore opportunities for cooperation in the field of coinage between the two countries' mints in a way that benefits their mutual interests and enhances their partnership.



Egypt Raises Gasoline, Diesel Prices for 3rd Time this Year

A gas station in Egypt. AFP file photo
A gas station in Egypt. AFP file photo
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Egypt Raises Gasoline, Diesel Prices for 3rd Time this Year

A gas station in Egypt. AFP file photo
A gas station in Egypt. AFP file photo

Egypt raised prices on a wide range of fuel products early on Friday, the petroleum ministry said, marking the third such increase this year.
Prices for diesel fuel, one of the most commonly used fuels in the country, were raised by 17% to 13.50 Egyptian pounds ($0.2779) per liter from 11.50 pounds.
Gasoline prices increased from 11% to 13% depending on the grade, with 80 octane gasoline rising to 13.75 Egyptian pounds, 92 octane to 15.25 pounds, and 95 octane to 17 pounds.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said in July that prices of petroleum products will gradually increase until the end of 2025, adding that the government could no longer bear the burden of paying the subsidies on fuels amid increasing consumption.
But the government's fuel pricing committee, which typically convenes each quarter, said on Friday its next meeting will be held in six months.