Pre-Trading Thoughts

The government is set to hike electricity prices for the industrial sector. The price will rise by EGP0.55 per kWh to EGP1.94 per kWh, with the 39.6% increase slated to come into effect this month. Electricity tariffs will not be raised for low-voltage industries to cushion small- and medium-sized enterprises. The government is looking into raising the price at which gas is offered to factories. The CBE has signaled that it could ease import restrictions on all non-essential goods after reque...