Tunisian Government to Continue Support for Basic Consumer Products in 2026
The Tunisian government will pursue its support for basic consumer products in 2026 to preserve citizens' purchasing power. The state budget for 2026 allocates an envelope of 4,079 million dinars (MD), compared to 3,801 MD planned for 2025, representing an increase of 278 MD.
Key Provisions of the Budget
- The price of wheat is estimated at $260 per ton, compared to $263 for 2025.
- The exchange rate of the dinar against the dollar is expected to remain stable.
- The government plans to strengthen the efficiency of the support system, while encouraging national agricultural production and ensuring food security.
Measures to Enhance Support System
The actions will include:
- Strengthening economic controls and combating smuggling, speculation, and illegal use of subsidized products, as well as parallel trade, according to the Ministry of Finance report.
- Continuing the modernization of subsidized product management through digital platforms that enable real-time monitoring of flour sales and control of subsidized oil distribution.
- Conducting awareness campaigns to reduce waste and promote responsible consumption.
Support for Agricultural Production
The authorities will continue to support supply, constitute regulation stocks, and take advantage of price drops on international markets, particularly for cereals and vegetable oils. The cereal sector, especially durum wheat, will receive priority attention to improve productivity, secure supply, achieve self-sufficiency, and strengthen resilience to climate change. The government will also encourage farmers to invest in crops more adapted to new climate conditions.
Water Management
Measures will be implemented to combat water scarcity, improve water resource management, and invest in water conservation technologies.
Budget Allocation
In 2026, expenditures for supporting essential products will represent 41.7% of total support expenditures and 2.2% of GDP, compared to 37.3% and 2.2% for 2025, respectively.
