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.