Egyptians Demand Higher Power Fees
The increase in electricity prices in Egypt has sparked widespread protests, as the Ministry of Electricity approved a second hike in domestic consumption tariffs within four months, despite government promises not to raise prices. Although the ministry announced a support fund of 100 billion Egyptian pounds, experts confirmed that the true support budget is zero. Meanwhile, electricity prices have surged by 1,450% since 2010, with continuous increases of 28% in April and 12% in July 2026. The public and parliament members have strongly criticized the repeated increases, considering them an additional burden on poor families and calling for an end to the policy of raising prices and addressing the root causes of the crisis in a sustainable manner. **Summary:** Despite the economic crisis and ignoring previous announced support, the government decided to increase domestic electricity tariffs, leading to public discontent and widespread criticism from lawmakers and experts.
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