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Abi Khalil: Power Outages Cost Lebanon $240M Annually
Deputy Cesar Abi Kheir confirmed that the continuous power outages in Lebanon cost the country about 5 billion dollars annually. He explained that each hour of power rationing costs Lebanese people an additional 240 million dollars, according to the Energy Minister's admission. He pointed out that ongoing rationing for 20 hours a day doubles the burdens and reaches nearly 10 billion dollars over two years, worsening citizens' suffering and the losses at Electricité du Liban. Abi Kheir criticized the Lebanese Forces ministers for hindering the implementation of sector reform plans, noting that the ministry inherited a tariff structure that could have corrected its situation. However, current officials tighten restrictions on power plants and reduce energy supply, which exacerbates the losses. He also condemned the Energy Minister's request for 300 million dollars to cover costs, indicating that the Forces are trying to depict the sector's management failure as a form of previous waste. In conclusion, he affirmed that these issues will be discussed in parliamentary committee meetings and that officials bear responsibility for the increasing burdens on the Lebanese people.
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