Ekmek bread increased by 20 percent, to 7 TL

The price of Ekmek bread in the TRNC have increased by 20 percent, to 7 TL.

The 200 grams bread loaf which is widely eaten in the TRNC is now being sold for 7 TL in most shops. 

The new development is coming after the increase in electricity, fuel, bottled gas and flour prices.

The TRNC Bakers' Union president, Ömer Çıralı stated that the aforementioned hike has started to be implemented in many bakeries as of today.

In this context, 200 grams loaf of bread, which was sold between 5.50 TL and 6 TL, started to be sold between 6.50 TL and 7 TL.

***What can we do??? Stay hungry???