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Energy Minister to leave Cabinet
Energy and Water Minister Jou fadé al-Sadi confirmed that the government must take responsibility for the energy sector. He announced that he has temporarily decided to abstain from attending Cabinet sessions to amplify his voice and emphasize the need for a serious approach to the electricity crisis, which is worsened by the escalating global fuel shortage. He also stated that the ministry has launched reform measures, including establishing a regulatory authority for the electricity sector, appointing a new board of directors for Électricité du Liban, reorganizing the distribution and billing sectors, and working to enable the private sector to produce and distribute electricity. Al-Sadi identified the main challenges as the government's lack of responsiveness to demands for paying bills of public institutions and supporting those affected by the war, as well as delays in implementing support measures for purchasing the necessary fuel oil for power generation, which hampers the continuity of electricity supply. He called for responsible government action to ensure the sustainability of electricity services and reduce the burden on citizens, stressing that the crisis is a national responsibility and that all parties are obligated to contribute to resolving it.
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