3 Egypt Services and Supply

3 Egypt Services and Supply

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3.1 Egypt Fuel

Fuel Overview 

Egypt has a considerable number of fuel suppliers and storage service providers spread all over the country.  Many international services providers have agents operating in the country such as: Chevron, Total, Shell, Petromin, Catlex, Mobile, etc. 

On 12th February 2019, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources signed a strategic cooperation agreement between Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company (SUMED) and Saudi Aramco Products Trading Company (ATC), to provide storage capacities for trading and storing high quality gas oil, (Euro Standard), with total capacity of 222,000 m3 at the company site, in Sidi Kerir, to be re-exported to the European market. During October 2019, the project has started operation, and it is considered one of the axes implementing the Ministry of Petroleum’s strategy for transferring Egypt into a regional hub for trading oil and gas.  

On the other side, another agreement with Saudi Aramco Trading was signed, to benefit from SUMED’s offshore platform in Ain El- Sokhna and its facilities, by providing storage capacities for receiving, storing and trading fuel oil, with total capacity of 165,000 m3 at the company site, in Ain El-Sokhna, for supplying the power plants in Saudi Arabia, or re-exporting it, or meeting the Egyptian local market needs, or providing fuel for ships in the region. 

For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 

4.1 Egypt Government Contact List

4.7 Egypt Fuel Providers Contact List

Information may also be found at: https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/Egypt/gasoline_prices/  and  http://www.petroleum.gov.eg/en/Search/Pages/Results.aspx?k=sidi%20kerir%20storage  which is updated monthly.  

Fuel Pricing 

Fuel pricing has fluctuated however the government of Egypt kept subsidising the selling price of fuel as a way to leverage the purchasing power of the citizens. 

Gasoline prices:the average value for Egypt during that period was 8.95 Egyptian Pound with a minimum of 8.75 Egyptian Pound on 07-Oct-2019 and a maximum of 9.00 Egyptian Pound on 15-Jul-2019. For comparison, the average price of gasoline in the world for this period is 23.90 Egyptian Pound. 

Diesel prices: The average value for Egypt during that period was 6.75 Egyptian Pound with a minimum of 6.75 Egyptian Pound on 15-Jul-2019 and a maximum of 6.75 Egyptian Pound on 15-Jul-2019. For comparison, the average price of diesel in the world for this period is 21.75 Egyptian Pound. 

Fuel Prices per Liter as of: 21/10/2019 

(local currency and USD - $) 

Petrol / Gasoline 

6.75 L. E / 0.41 $ leaded 80 

8 L.E / 0.49 $ leaded 92 

9 L.E / 0.55 $ leaded 95   

Diesel 

6.75 L. E / 0.41 $ 

Paraffin 

N/A 

Jet A-1 

10.2 L. E / 0.625 $ 

Seasonal Variations  

Seasonal Variations 

Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) 

No   

Is there a rationing system? 

No 

Is fuel subsidised for households with lower income / vulnerable groups? 

No 

Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? 

No 

Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? 

 No


 
Standards, Quality and Testing 

Industry Control Measures 

Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? 

Yes 

Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? 

Yes 

Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? 

Yes 

Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? 

Yes 

Standards Authority 

Is there a national or regional standards authority? 

Yes   

If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. 

Egyptian Organization for Standards & Quality 

If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? 

Yes   

 

Testing Laboratories 

Are there national testing laboratories? 

Yes    

  

Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory 

Company 

Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (EOS) 

Name  

As above 

Address 

16 Tadreeb El- Modarrebeen st.,Ameriya,Cairo 

Telephone and Fax 

Tel: +202 2284 5524,  +202 2284 5522 

Fax: +202 2284 5501 

Contact 

http://www.eos.org.eg/en

Standards Used 

Egypt is adopting the following standards, relevant to this areas: · Engineering Industries: 1087 standards · Chemical Industries: 769 standards · Measurements: 441 standards · Documentation: 38 standards 

  

Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.  

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider. 

  

3.2 Egypt Transporters

Egypt has a considerable number of professional trucking companies which own large numbers of fleets. 

For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Egypt Transporters Contact List

  



3.3 Egypt Manual Labour

Minimum wage: The government-mandated minimum wage in the public sector is approximately EGP 2000 (USD 123) a month. The minimum-wage law is also observed in the private sector. 

Social contributions:  

Social security contributions paid by employers: 

  • 26% on basic salary for maximum 1120 L.E. 
  • 24% on variable salary for maximum 2110 L.E. 

Social security contributions paid by employees: 

  • 14% on basic salary for maximum 1120 L.E. 
  • 11% on variable salary for maximum 2110 L.E. 

Labour Rate(s) Overview 

  

Cost (Local Currency & USD - $) 

Rate as of:

Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) 

75 L.E / 4.6 $ 

Oct 19 

Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) 

100 L.E/ 6.1$ 

Oct 19 

Skilled Worker 

121.3L. E/7.4$ 

Oct 19 

  

For more information about Labours, Rules & Regulations please check: 

http://www.manpower.gov.eg/ 

http://www.cc.gov.eg/Images/L/392904.pdf

https://tradingeconomics.com/egypt/minimum-wages 

 

 

3.4 Egypt Telecomunications

For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Egypt Additional Services Contact List

Telephone Services 

Is there an existing landline telephone network? 

Yes 

Does it allow international calls? 

Yes 

Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) 

 N/A 

Mobile Phone Providers  

Orange 

Etisalat 

Vodafone 

WE 

Approximate Percentage of National Coverage 

 80% 

Telecommunications Regulations 

The standard radio system used for the UN community is UHF Radios provided by a local provider in Egypt and managed by UNDSS. UNDP does not control its frequencies, or program radios. This is all done by the service provider. The Interagency ICT working group is currently reviewing this setup and recommendations are being prepared.   

Regulations on Usage and Import 

  

Regulations in Place? 

Regulating Authority 

Satellite 

Yes 

 NTRA 

HF Radio 

 Yes 

 NTRA 

UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile 

 Yes 

NTRA 

UHF/VHF Repeaters 

 Yes 

NTRA 

GPS 

 Yes 

NTRA 

VSAT 

 Yes 

 NTRA 

Individual Network Operator Licenses Required 

Telecommunication systems providing Telecommunication Services to a single user using Telecommunication Network  

Frequency Licenses Required 

See the attachment Egypt Telecommunications Additional Information for frequency licenses required and for licensing procedures 

Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems 

Existing UN Telecommunication Systems 

  

UNDP 

WFP 

WHO 

UNICEF 

UNHCR 

UNDSS 

VHF Frequencies 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

HF Frequencies 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

Locations of Repeaters  

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

VSAT 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

No 

No 

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 

Internet Service Providers 

Are there ISPs available? 

 Yes 

If yes, are they privately or government owned? 

 Both 

Dial-up only? 

 No 

Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) 

Dial-up: N/A 

  

Broadband: 9 $ per month 

  

Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth 

 100 mbps 

Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) 

For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.  

Company 

Number of Agent Outlets by Area 

Network Strength by Area 

Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes? 

Services Offered (i.e. Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment) 

Orange  

 N/A 

adequate 

YES 

Yes 

Vodafone 

 N/A 

adequate 

YES 

Yes 

Etisalat 

 N/A 

adequate 

NO 

Yes 

WE 

N/A 

adequate 

NO 

Yes 


Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.  

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider. 

 

3.5 Egypt Food and Additional Suppliers

Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources: 

The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): (http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/)  


 

Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.


3.5.1 Egypt Food Suppliers

Overview 

Additional information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For more specific and detailed overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources: 

WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM): Egypt country page  

For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Egypt Additional Services Contact List

More information on Egypt’s food suppliers can be found a the Egypt Business Directory here. 

Retail Sector 

Types of Retailers Available 

Type of Retailer 

Rank (1-5) 

Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. 

3 

Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. 

4 

Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. 

3 

Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. 

2 

Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. 

2 

  

Egypt Food Suppliers, Accommodation and Other Markets Additional Information 



Please see section 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel. 

Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.  

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.