Egypt's rationalization policies 'saved surplus quantites of gas' and helped export to Europe: Cabinet Spox

CAIRO - 15 September 2022: The official spokesman for the Council of Ministers, Nader Saad, said that the government agencies are committed to measures to rationalize electricity, and accordingly, the lights are turned off after the end of official working hours.

Nader Saad added, in TV statements, that campaigns are being launched to follow up on the rationalization process at malls, shops and roads; which contributed to the provision of gas quantities and exported to Europe during the last period.

He added that surplus quantities of gas were provided from gas were directed to power stations, thanks to rationalization processes directed by the state. 

He further ensured that the rationalization policies should continue in order for the state to save hard currency and to ease pressure on the local currency.