Algeria Steps In to Aid Lebanon's Power Crisis

Algeria announced it will immediately supply Lebanon with fuel for its power plants, following a nationwide power outage in Lebanon. Lebanon has struggled with electricity shortages since the 1990s, and the recent outage impacted critical infrastructure such as the airport. The move aims to alleviate Lebanon's ongoing energy crisis.

Algeria has stepped up to address Lebanon's acute energy crisis, announcing on Sunday that it will immediately supply fuel for the nation's power plants. This announcement comes a day after Lebanon's state electricity company, Electricité du Liban (EDL), declared its supplies exhausted.

Since the 1990s, Lebanon has struggled with round-the-clock power shortages, leading to significant financial losses that have ballooned the country's debt. On Saturday, EDL reported a complete nationwide power outage, affecting critical infrastructure, including airports.

The Algerian state radio, however, withheld specifics about the fuel deal. Lebanon is also eyeing fuel from Iraq as an alternative. The situation remains dire as the country waits for fuel supplies to be secured. (Reporting by Ahmed Tolba, Riham Alkousaa, and Jaidaa Taha; Editing by Barbara Lewis)

(With inputs from agencies.)