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Electricity Reforms Versus Budget Limits
The article focused on Prime Minister Najib Mikati's efforts to reform Lebanon's electricity sector, despite ongoing financial and economic challenges. The report clarified that the government no longer supports the treasury directly through electricity price subsidies but has implemented important reforms such as issuing and applying a new tariff in 2022, establishing a sector regulatory authority, improving billing collection, and combating network tampering. However, supply hours have decreased due to rising oil prices, especially after the increase in fuel costs caused by regional conflicts, and the complete cessation of state electricity support has worsened the crisis. The article also discussed the government's collective responsibility, including the Ministry of Finance, in financing overdue bills, securing sufficient funding to cover increased costs, and avoiding austerity policies that lead to a decline in service quality. It emphasized the ongoing need for long-term reforms to ensure a consistent electricity supply, highlighting the importance of activating financial policies and balancing service improvement with the financial burden on citizens.
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