Egypt’s strategic reserves of essential food commodities remain at stable levels, with wheat stocks sufficient for approximately three months and vegetable oil reserves covering up to six months, according to government officials.
Bahaa El-Ghannam, Executive Director of the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development Authority, said the reserves are part of a broader effort to ensure market stability and maintain the steady availability of subsidized and essential goods.
El-Ghannam noted that the authority is working closely with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade Egypt and the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Egypt to strengthen the country’s food security system and ensure uninterrupted supply chains.
These efforts aim to stabilize prices and shield consumers from volatility amid ongoing regional and global economic pressures.
The official highlighted the role of the government-backed retail network “Super Tawfir” outlets, which now number 1,427 locations nationwide, providing essential goods at controlled prices. The network is designed to improve access to basic commodities while reinforcing state intervention in key markets.
Alongside food security initiatives, authorities are also pursuing policies to optimize resource use. El-Ghannam confirmed that energy consumption is being reduced across facilities operated by the authority, particularly in lighting systems, as part of a wider push toward operational sustainability.
The announcement comes at a time when Egypt is navigating heightened pressures on both its energy and import bills, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.
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