Egypt’s power outages could extend to September in worst-case scenario

Cabinet spokesperson Nader Saad announced that the end of these power outages depends on the plan to reduce loads to provide natural gas, especially after Egypt resorted to using its reserve stock of diesel.

In a previous statement, Saad explained that power outages could last until the first two weeks of September, in the worst-case scenario.

The continued rise in temperatures leads to further pressure on gas and fuel destined for power plants, he said, forcing the government to continue implementing a plan to reduce loads.