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A private generator in Metn, on Oct. 30, 2026. (Credit: Philippe Hage Boutros/ L’Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google The price per kilowatt-hour that generator owners are allowed to charge subscribers fell slightly in October, according to new rates published by the Ministry of Energy and Water, even as crude oil prices remain above $100 amid fears of renewed regional tensions ahead of the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3.Shortcomings in the public utility Électricité du Liban (EDL) have left Lebanese households heavily dependent on private generator operators for nearly 40 years.The base price per kilowatt-hour fell by 0.4 percent to 52,622 Lebanese pounds, or nearly 59 U.S. cents. This does not include the 10 percent surcharge applied to subscribers with meters in cities where the distribution network extends more than 300 meters, or in villages located at an altitude of more than 700 meters, subject to specific criteria. With the surcharge, the... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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