Latest in Tag: Prices Highlight
Latest in Tag: Prices

Pharmaceutical companies prohibited from effacing old prices of products, companies approve
FEDCOC against the decision, will file grievance against CAPA

Tough choices
At a time in which the Egyptian people are wondering where the Egyptian government is, what is the parliament doing to control the markets, and who will save them from these crazy prices? While no one is answering these questions, and no one is thinking of the people amidst all our current crises, we were …

Prices of Samsung TVs increase in January
The televisions’ prices range between EGP 5,800 and EGP 49,000

Samsung phones bear new price increases in January
The local mobile market in Egypt is expected to continue shrinking throughout 2017

Increased car prices boost sales volume of Chinese cars
Sales of 12,000 Chinese cars; Ghabbour Auto acquires 96.8%

Future of Egypt’s automotive market is uncertain: merchants
50% decline in sales over the past three months, says Magdy

In Cartoon: Can anyone stop the continuous rise in prices?

State refuses suggestions to increase prices of all medications: Al-Sisi
Only 20% of medicines witnessed price hikes; effective cooperation between state’s apparatuses is necessary to siege terrorists in North Sinai, says Al-Sisi

In Cartoon: Long time ago …

Health Ministry increases prices of 3,000 drugs
The government did not bow to pressure from drug companies, and the interest of the patients was the foundation of negotiations, says minister

Agreement on new medicine prices to be completed within 10 days: Prime Minister
Negotiations with pharmaceutical companies to determine which medicines will be subject to the price increase, says cabinet spokesperson

20% increase in prices of motorcycles over 2 months
The customs exchange rate and foreign currency shortage has led to a decline in imports by 60%

Ministry of Electricity presents memorandum to cabinet to increase allocations after pound flotation
The ministry requires more than EGP 65bn in subsidies, and kilowatt production costs EGP 0.9-1.0 per hour

Cabinet limits increase in prices to medicines in production
MPs worried that companies will store large amounts of medical products to take advantage of price differences

US dollar prices at banks vary considerably on Wednesday, official price drops by EGP 0.06
The dollar value is expected to drop as companies finalise their budgets

Health Ministry, pharmaceutical companies agree to increase prices of 15% of local, 20% of imported medications
The increases will be 50% on medications priced less than EGP 50, 40% on the ones less than EGP 100, and 30% on the ones priced more than EGP 100 every six months

Electrolux Egypt raised prices by 20-25% after flotation
Local components in heaters increased from 70% to 90%

Pharmaceutical companies reject Health Minister’s price increase proposal
Local and foreign companies reject the minister’s proposal to increase the price of medications below EGP 30 by 50%, above EGP 50 by 25%, and above EGP 100 by 20%

Foreign pharmaceuticals reject proposed price hikes
Foreign pharmaceutical companies operating in the Egyptian market met in Dubai last week to discuss the proposals made by the Egyptian Minister of Health Ahmed Emad El-Din to tackle the pricing issue surrounding medication. Emad El-Din had suggested increasing the cost of medication sold in Egypt by 50% of the dollar price hike. He had …

Mobile phone prices register new hike in December
The increase ranges between 3% and 10%

Pharmaceutical companies reject Health Ministry’s proposal to increase medicine prices in stages
The companies demand that the pharmaceuticals pricing file be transferred to the prime minister, and prices be increased by 60%

Making ends meet as prices skyrocket
While price increases and inflation are inevitable for any country, in recent months Egypt has seen unprecedented price hikes which have severely impacted families’ cost of living. In the wake of the Egyptian pound flotation, subsidy cuts, and higher fuel prices, the average family’s monthly income does not stretch nearly as far as it used …

Flotation and increased fuel prices raise ceramic prices, increase market slump
Ceramic production companies have deemed it necessary to raise their prices in the coming period following the flotation of the Egyptian pound and its devaluation, besides the increased cost of production inputs, including gas, electricity, and fuel. During the eighth International Ceramic and Sanitaryware Exhibition (ICS), held between 9 and 12 November, surveyed ceramic manufacturers …

Pound’s flotation without imports will significantly increase car prices: El-Goukh
Ahmed El-Goukh, the showrooms manager at El-Ezz Motors, said that the decision to float the Egyptian pound without opening the door for imports and the shortage of foreign currency required for imports will significantly increase car prices in the Egyptian market. El-Goukh expected a substantial increase on all car prices, including used cars. Showrooms have …

Steel prices jump to register EGP 9,250 per local tonne after flotation of pound
It is expected that steel prices will decrease to EGP 5,200 per local tonne and EGP 5,800 per imported tonne once US dollar rate stabilises, says head of Real Estate Investment Division

Real estate developers await stability in prices of construction material following pound’s flotation
The CBE’s decision to float the Egyptian pound is viewed as a positive step for the real estate sector and is expected to promote market stability, say developers

Sugar: one more problem for Egyptians
Since the end of September, Egypt has been facing a remarkable shortage in sugar, pushing the commodity’s price upwards, while creating its very own informal market, and consequently, increasing the suffering of Egyptians. Egypt produced a total of 2.2m tonnes of sugar in 2015 and consumed 3.1m tonnes, creating a shortage of some 900,000 tonnes. …

6 more people detained for calling for protests on 11 November
Arrests are not likely to affect the other calls to protest, especially if these calls are wide-reaching, says lawyer

Stability of monetary policy, simplified government measures attract investment: Infinix
Infinix Corporation, specialised in manufacturing smartphones, is working to develop after-sales services in the Egyptian market and plans to increase the number of its major maintenance centres. Business development manager at Infinix, Ahmed Wagih, told Daily News Egypt in an interview that the economic conditions in Egypt and the scarcity of US dollars have impacted …

TE increases short numbers subscription’s price to EGP 68,800 annually
EGP 46,300 increase in prices compared to last year’s contracts