مصر تلغي تخفيض أسعار الكهرباء للصناعة وسط أزمة طاقة متصاعدة

The Egyptian Cabinet issued a decision to cancel the reduction in electricity prices allocated for industrial activities, which was scheduled to take effect from July 2025, thereby returning prices to their previous levels.

This decision comes amid increasing challenges in the energy sector, especially with the shortage of natural gas supplies necessary for operating power generation plants. The government aims to restore stability in production by August 2025 by importing liquefied gas via regasification ships and boosting local production.

Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly had approved in April 2020 a reduction in electricity prices for the industrial sector by 10 piasters per kilowatt-hour, aimed at supporting the national industry, with the public budget bearing the cost. However, the new decision cancels this reduction on high, super high, and medium efforts, whether during peak times or off-peak.

The government announced a plan to rationalize electricity consumption in the government district of the New Administrative Capital as part of its efforts to address the energy crisis.

Since June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Petroleum activated an emergency plan to manage natural gas supplies following disruptions caused by regional tensions between Israel and Iran. The plan includes halting gas supplies to certain industries and increasing the use of mazut and diesel in power plants to ensure network stability and avoid load shedding.

Egypt received three ships for liquefied gas regasification, one of which has already begun injecting gas into the national grid, while preparations are underway for the other two ships. The government is also working to enhance local production of oil and gas by stimulating foreign investments, aiming to secure fuel supplies for power plants.