VOICED: Expensive food tough to swallow for Egyptians

The video discusses the impact of soaring food prices in Egypt, affecting both consumers and businesses. With prices doubling, many struggle to afford basic necessities. Businesses face potential closures due to high costs. The government attributes the crisis to expensive imports, but economists argue it's due to local monopolies. Egyptians urge the government to subsidize staple foods, hoping for a market correction.

What is one of the main reasons for the slow business in the suburb of Almanya?

• A decrease in population

• Improved public transport

• High food prices

• New shopping malls

What was the government's initial explanation for the previous food crisis?

• Natural disasters

• A volatile world economy

• Political instability

• Local economic policies

According to economists, what is a significant factor contributing to the current food price inflation in Egypt?

• Global oil prices

• Increased agricultural output

• Monopolization of the food market

• Foreign investments

What are many Egyptians urging the government to do in response to the food crisis?

• Subsidize staple foods

• Ban food imports

• Increase food exports

• Raise taxes

What is the hope of Egyptians regarding the future of food prices?

• That prices will continue to rise

• That imports will become more expensive

• That market forces will reduce prices

• That government will ignore the issue