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Syria’s Electricity Improves but High Costs and Fuel Shortages Persist
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Syria’s Electricity Improves but High Costs and Fuel Shortages Persist
State-supplied electricity in Damascus has increased to five to six hours daily, while residents and officials cite persistent challenges.
- The World Bank approved a $146m grant in June 2025 to develop Syria’s electricity sector.
- Syria signed gas import deals with Azerbaijan, Jordan, and Egypt and a $7bn energy deal in May 2025.
- Energy Minister announced on July 11 that diesel and petrol supplies were being increased and distribution accelerated.
- John Calabrese of the Middle East Institute said fuel supplies remain the core bottleneck.
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