Egypt has announced an increase in prices for all grades of octane gasoline, diesel, and compressed natural gas (CNG) used in vehicles, effective October 17, according to a statement released Friday morning. The price of 95-octane gasoline rose to EGP 21.00 (USD 0.44) per liter, up from EGP 19 (USD 0.40), while 92-octane gasoline increased to EGP 19.25 (USD 0.40) per liter from EGP 17.25 (USD 0.36).  The price of 80-octane gasoline climbed to EGP 17.75 (USD 0.37) per liter, compared to EGP 15.2...

A tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 19 people, most of which teenage girls, has led to a 15 year prison sentence for the lorry driver involved on Tuesday, 8 May, according to local media.  The lorry’s owner, who allowed the unlicensed driver to operate the vehicle, also received a six-year sentence. Both convictions can still be appealed. Investigators found that the driver was under the influence of hashish and methamphetamine at the time of the crash; he also did not have a val...