November 13, 2026
In a session held today, the Lebanese Council of Ministers approved the new electricity plan and agreed to continue consultations with the Qatari side as part of the efforts made to address the worsening energy crisis in the country.
In this context, the Minister of Energy and Water, Joe Al-Saddi, revealed that remarkable progress has been made in the ongoing negotiations with the Qatari side, indicating that the Ministry is working to accelerate the steps required by Lebanon to complete this path. Al-Saddi explained in a statement that, “Although there are some outstanding points that are still under discussion, he will not disclose the details of the discussions, and will announce the agreement as soon as it is officially reached.”
In a related development, the Minister of Justice, Adel Nassar, announced the government’s approval of the electricity plan and the adoption of a path to complete consultations with Qatar.
Regarding the electrical tariff file, Al-Saddi confirmed that the “movable tariff” file will be included on the agenda of the Council of Ministers next week, explaining that the implementation of this tariff will require a time period estimated at three months from the date of its approval for it to become effective and have practical effect.
Regarding the arrears crisis, the Minister of Energy revealed that an understanding had been reached with the Chairman of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, stipulating the submission of a proposal for a radical solution to the issue of electricity consumption dues in the Palestinian camps within a maximum period of two months.
These decisions and developments reflect the government’s direction towards an integrated treatment of the electricity file, awaiting the outcome of the rounds of negotiations and executive decisions expected in the coming weeks.
