How can the pricing mechanism for petroleum products in Egypt be improved in light of best practices?

26-07-2026
Author(s): ECES Team
Publication Number: ECES-EL19

This issue focuses on the pricing mechanism for petroleum products and natural gas, examining how opacity in pricing harms investment and increases uncertainty for energy sector stakeholders. It also highlights how this lack of transparency drives hedging, which further fuels inflation. Finally, the issue offers proposals to improve Egypt’s pricing mechanism by drawing on best practices.