The Gambia Bakers Union and the Ministry of Trade agreed to delay a planned bread price increase due to rising costs of flour and materials. Government interventions had kept bread prices stable at D10 per loaf, but with those measures expiring, bakers face challenges in maintaining affordability and quality.

A widespread bread shortage hits Greater Banjul Area, leaving residents frustrated despite reassurances from National Bakers Union. Plans to increase bread price spark concerns over affordability, with consumers struggling to find alternatives amid suspicions of hoarding or supply chain disruptions, highlighting unresolved issues between bakers and government.

Gambia Bakers Association agrees to maintain bread price at 10 dalasis after talks with government and stakeholders, following initial plan to raise to 13 dalasis due to production cost increases, leading to temporary shortage in Banjul and Kanifing Municipality.

Residents in rural Gambia expressed alarm over a proposed bread price increase by the Bakers Union, prompting calls for government intervention amidst concerns about the impact on families already struggling with the cost of living.

Residents in rural Gambia expressed alarm over the Bakers Union's planned bread price increase from D10 to D13 dalasis, urging government intervention due to existing financial strains. Following public outcry, the Union agreed to suspend the hike temporarily for talks with the government.