Lebanon now ranks among the Arab countries with the highest commercial electricity tariffs, according to recent data from the Global Petrol Prices (GPP) website, underscoring the toll of the country’s prolonged energy crisis on its struggling business sector.
With a commercial electricity rate of $0.247 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in 2025, Lebanon tops the list in the Arab region. This figure far exceeds the tariffs in Morocco ($0.116) and the United Arab Emirates ($0.110), while Kuwait remains the most affordable, with a rate of just $0.063 per kWh.
In Lebanon, chronic electricity shortages and the near-collapse of the national grid have forced many businesses to rely on costly private generators to maintain operations.
These mounting energy expenses are further straining an already fragile economy, where many enterprises are grappling with inflation, currency devaluation and reduced consumer demand.
The high cost of electricity highlights the pressing need for structural reforms in the energy sector, aimed at ensuring a more stable, affordable and sustainable power supply for both businesses and consumers.
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