Many in Egypt struggle as the costs of a distant war drive up prices in local markets
- Posted on March 18, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Many in Egypt struggle as the costs of a distant war drive up prices in local markets

CAIRO (AP) — Sayyed Ragheb was already struggling to keep his family afloat, earning less than $100 a month. Now he fears it will get even worse after Egypt hiked