Minya supplies 400 tons of 12 essential goods through 24 outlets at reduced prices

Minya authorities have supplied 400 tons of essential goods through 24 Masria Market outlets as the governorate steps up efforts to control prices and maintain supplies.

Governor Emad Kadwani inspected the Masria Market branch in the Al-Ikhsas area of Minya city on Monday. He reviewed sales activity, checked the availability of strategic commodities and examined whether stores were displaying and following the announced prices.

H elmy El-Zohry, Minya's deputy director of the Supply Directorate, said the 12 commodities supplied included sugar, cooking oil, flour, meat, eggs and other food products. He said the goods remained available in the required quantities and at set prices, with the same quality level, while additional products would continue to arrive.

The governorate has 22 other branches established by local administrative units, officials said. The outlets are intended to expand distribution channels and improve their ability to meet residents' needs.

Mohamed Abdel Aziz, general manager of the Egyptian Wholesale Trade Company in Minya, said the inspected branch distributes rationed goods in 33 categories. He also said a subsidy package scheduled to begin on Sept. 10 includes 12 essential commodities. Other non-rationed goods are sold at discounts ranging from 10% to 30% compared with market prices.

Kadwani ordered continued field inspections of markets and sales outlets, with legal action against violations and attempts to overcharge or exploit consumers. He also called for increased supplies and regular price monitoring as the new school year approaches, saying the availability and affordability of essential goods remained a top priority.