Economy
Government launches crackdown on generator overcharging
Economy Minister Amir al-Bssat announced a coordinated enforcement system to combat illegal tariffs and overcharges by private electricity generators across Lebanon.
Economy
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Economy
Syria’s return to global finance raises questions for Lebanon
Syria's removal from US terror sponsorship lists has opened channels for international payments and financial reintegration, developments that could reshape economic ties with Lebanon…
Economy
EDL union opposes electricity sector restructuring plan
Lebanon's electricity reform faces resistance from EDL's labor union as debate intensifies over restructuring the utility and implementing long-delayed sector legislation.
Economy
Central Bank launches criminal audit of subsidy spending and fuel credits
The central bank has appointed Alvarez & Marsal to conduct a criminal audit of support programmes, fund transfers and letters of credit for fuel…
Economy
Agriculture Minister Holds Meetings on Post-Harvest Development and Exports
Agriculture Minister Dr. Nizar Hani held a series of meetings to discuss supporting farmers, developing agricultural infrastructure, and promoting exports to foreign markets.
Economy
Rassamni raises preparedness for winter season
Public Works and Transport Minister Faiz Rassamni meets with contractors to clean roads and drainage systems before the rainy season begins.
Economy
Arab and international support to focus on energy and military
Political sources confirm that Arab and international support will not wait for negotiations with Israel to conclude, focusing instead on energy projects and military…
Economy
Private generator rates jump 60% in six months as diesel costs surge
Lebanon's Ministry of Energy and Water has set August electricity prices for private generators at 48,241 Lebanese pounds per kilowatt-hour, marking a 19% rise…
Economy
Fuel prices rise again in Lebanon
New fuel price schedules issued on Tuesday show increases in petrol and diesel, with a slight decline in cooking gas.
Economy
Freddy al-Bustani: banks must not be rescued at depositors’ expense
The head of parliament's economy committee argues that a law clarifying financial losses and responsibilities must precede bank restructuring to protect depositor rights.