Qatar's offer to build 3 power plants in Lebanon blocked by Lebanese

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Efforts by gas-rich Qatar to help alleviate Lebanon's severe electricity crisis have been obstructed by Lebanon's political class, fuel companies, and private electricity providers, according to Lebanon's caretaker economy minister.

Lebanon's electricity situation has worsened since the country's economic collapse began in October 2019. Power cuts frequently last much of the day, leaving many de