Lebanon cuts power to about 100 public bodies over unpaid bills

State power in Beirut, per day

2-4 hours

State electricity in Beirut has fallen from about 21 hours a day to two to four hours.

Energy Minister Joe Saddi is boycotting cabinet meetings, saying the government ignores the electricity sector. Three ministers from his Lebanese Forces party joined him last Thursday.

What's next

According to reports, Qatar has offered to build two power plants over three years and supply liquefied natural gas under a 20-year deal. Analysts say the sector still needs deep reform.