Egypt's preliminary GDP growth 5% in first quarter, ministry says
Published on May 6, 2026.
Egyptian preliminary GDP grew by 5% in the first quarter of 2018, compared to 4.8% the previous year. The growth exceeded expectations of 4.6% due to higher oil prices and disruptions in supply chains due to the Iran war. The country's planning ministry reported that the growth was outpacing expectations.
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