Energy subsidies drop to 40%

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Consumer prices for a butane gas cylinder doubled from LE 15 ($0.816) to LE 30.9 ($1.633) and is subsidized by LE 85 ($4.628).

Penalties on drivers illegally imposing higher fees

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 - 07:47 GMT

Violations have been anticipated following the decision of increasing fuel prices with the aim of gradually removing energy subsidies.