Tensions Rise Between Government and Forces
The article addresses the electricity crisis in Lebanon, which has entered a critical phase requiring a unified governmental decision. It indicates that rising oil prices have exceeded the capacity of the Ministry of Energy to bear, putting the solidarity among government components, especially between the Lebanese Forces and Prime Minister Nohad Machnouk’s government, to the test. A dispute emerges over how to finance sector reforms: Energy Minister Gebran Bassil demands greater independence in managing the reforms, while the government emphasizes the need for sustainable financial resources—an aim that has not yet been achieved. The article underscores that fixing the electricity sector requires improving collection, combating wastage, increasing production, and developing administrative capabilities, while funding depends on determining who bears the burden of oil price fluctuations. It also stresses the importance of having a clear and flexible financial plan. If disagreements over addressing the crisis persist, the conflict may escalate into a political problem within the government, worsening power outages, threatening its stability, and placing sole responsibility on the Energy Minister. However, a solution requires joint efforts from all parties, under the supervision of the President of the Republic to prevent the escalation of the dispute.
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