![An Algerian bread vendor pushes his cart during shopping hours in the popular Kasbah neighborhood December 15. The start of Ramadan is always marked by a steep raise in prices. [Security has been tightened in major cities to prevent Islamic guerrilla attacks who consider Ramadan an auspicious period in their struggle to set up a purist state. ] - RTXJDR1](/sites/default/files/styles/article_header/public/almpics/2013/04/RTXJDR1.jpg/RTXJDR1.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=u3K6-O9r)
While the Algerian government continues with its subsidy policy on general consumer goods, such as milk and bread, bakers said they have been working at a loss. They stressed that the cost of bread is about 11.72 Algerian dinars, equivalent to $1.32.
This was the reason behind the one-day strike that was held last week at the call of the National Commission for Bakers. Bakers have been demanding a profit margin of 20% and an increase in the price of bread.
