Libya is grappling with an acute electricity and fuel crisis, exacerbated by heatwaves and infrastructure issues. Businesses like Naseem Al-Akkari's restaurants face existential threats due to frequent power cuts and rising diesel prices. Despite being an oil-rich nation, rampant fuel smuggling and outdated infrastructure contribute to persistent shortages.
Electricity outages and the fuel crisis in Libya have worsened, with the price of diesel on the black market rising to 11 dinars per litre, amid large corporate losses and international warnings against the expansion of fuel smuggling.