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A bakery in Cairo. A 50 per cent depreciation in the value of the Egyptian pound against the dollar has sent consumer prices soaring. EPA
A bakery in Cairo. A 50 per cent depreciation in the value of the Egyptian pound against the dollar has sent consumer prices soaring. EPA
Egypt's inflation accelerates to nearly 33% in May as food and beverage prices soar
High consumer prices remain one of the biggest challenges for the economy and government