Algeria to Supply Fuel to Lebanon Amid Power Outage

Aug 18, 2024, 02:07 PM

Algeria has announced an immediate supply of fuel to Lebanon to address the country's electricity crisis. This decision comes after Lebanon's electricity company, Electricité du Liban (EDL), declared a complete nationwide power outage due to exhausted fuel supplies. The Algerian President has ordered the dispatch of fuel oil to help Lebanon restore electricity, including at critical facilities such as the airport. Algerian state radio and Lebanese government statements confirmed the move, highlighting the urgency of the situation.