Egypt hikes electricity prices for households by up to 50%, sources say

CAIRO, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Egypt increased electricity prices for households by up to 50%, two government sources said on Monday, as the country gradually phases out subsidies as part of an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

(Reporting by Momen Saeed Atallah, writing by Hatem Maher, Editing by Chris Reese)

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