# Egypt to cut government spending amid Middle East crisis

https://mins.news/en/item/132184

- TASS, 2026-11-06 10:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2213799

> Egypt’s government has approved public spending cuts and suspended funding for non-urgent projects in response to the economic effects of the Middle East crisis. Measures include cutting fuel use by state vehicles 30%, reducing electricity use by state institutions 20% and freezing at least 20% of other government procurement spending. They are planned for three months, with possible extension, while projects in healthcare, education, water supply and food security continue.