Sources from the Electricité du Liban told Lebanon 24 that the statement issued by the corporation today regarding the decrease in electrical supply conclusively confirms the crisis that the electricity sector is going through in Lebanon, especially in light of the summer season.

The sources confirmed that the crisis does not stop at the overload during the summer and the fragility of the network’s stability. Rather, it goes beyond the high prices of fuel and fuel, explaining that Iran’s war was reflected in the purchase of the material used to generate electricity after its price rose. They added: “Because of the high prices, it has become necessary to reduce the imported quantities, and this matter will definitely affect the energy produced by the factories.”

The sources stated that the current production rate reaches 500 megawatts, explaining that the Al-Zahrani and Deir Ammar plants provide supply to the network, while the Zouk and Jiyeh plants are out of service. They concluded: “The solution is to increase production, but the resources are weak and the war has hit oil prices, and anticipation is the master of the situation.”