Breaking News! Prices Of Bread To Rise Starting From November 2

Ugandans are set to face higher bread prices from Monday, November 2, 2026, after the Uganda Bakers Association announced a price adjustment driven by rising production and transportation costs. The increase is expected to affect households that depend on bread as part of their daily meals.

According to the association, the wholesale price of a 1kg loaf will rise from the current Shs5,500, with the recommended retail price expected to reach at least Shs6,500. This means consumers will need to spend more when purchasing the popular family-sized loaf.

The price of a 500g loaf will also increase from Shs3,000 to between Shs3,300 and Shs3,500. The adjustment is expected to affect both household budgets and consumers who regularly buy smaller loaves.

Uganda Bakers Association chairperson Gaster Lule Ntakke said the decision was reached during a general meeting where members reviewed the increasing costs of running bakeries. He explained that producers had been struggling to absorb the additional expenses while maintaining their businesses.

Ntakke identified rising prices of wheat flour, yeast and transportation as the major reasons behind the decision. He said the cost of these essential inputs had continued to increase, making it difficult for bakeries to maintain their previous prices without putting pressure on their operations.

“After thorough discussions and calculations, we resolved to adjust our prices because the cost of our raw materials and transportation has continued to increase,” Ntakke said. He appealed to consumers to understand the decision, saying the adjustment was necessary to sustain production and maintain the quality of bread supplied to the market.

The association also said it remained committed to ensuring that bread produced by its members meets the required measurements and quality standards set by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards. The announcement comes amid wider concerns over the cost of living, with businesses facing higher fuel and transportation expenses.

The government has attributed rising fuel costs to several factors, including changes in international oil prices, depreciation of the Uganda shilling and a Shs200 increase in fuel excise duty during the 2026/2027 financial year. With the new bread prices expected to take effect on November 2, consumers may soon have to adjust their household spending to accommodate the increased cost of one of Uganda's common food items.