'No bread crisis in Lebanon, economy minister and bakers,’ syndicate reassures

Economy Minister Amer Bsat, along with the bakers’ syndicate and bakery owners, sought to reassure the public on Saturday following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying there will be “no bread crisis” in Lebanon.

Lebanon has “46,000 tons of wheat, enough for more than two months of consumption under normal conditions,” the minister said, adding that “two ships are expected to arrive in the coming days, and bread will remain continuously available to citizens,” according to local media. “Supermarket owners have confirmed that they have sufficient stock for three to four weeks under normal circumstances, while external reserves cover between three and four months,” he added. Bsat also warned “against any exploitation of the situation or attempts to raise prices.”

The head of the bakers’ syndicate likewise reassured the public, saying “there is no bread crisis in Lebanon and the bread situation is stable, despite the current circumstances and ongoing military developments in the region.” He urged citizens “not to rush to buy bread or flour in quantities exceeding normal needs, as this unnecessarily disrupts the market,” stressing that “production continues and distribution is ensured across Lebanese territory.”