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Ongoing nationwide blackouts in Lebanon caused by fuel shortages provoke significant governmental conflict,

with the Minister of Energy blaming the Central Bank for not paying Iraq for fuel imports and the Central Bank blaming Parliament for not authorizing emergency fund transfers for fuel payments.

Published August 18, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2024 Lebanese blackout.

Ongoing nationwide blackouts in Lebanon caused by fuel shortages provoke significant governmental conflict, with the Minister of Energy blaming the Central Bank for not paying Iraq for fuel imports and the Central Bank blaming Parliament for not authorizing emergency fund transfers for fuel payments.

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