Published On 4/26/2026
On Sunday, the Egyptian government lifted the measures to rationalize energy consumption that it had imposed last month against the backdrop of the repercussions of the energy crisis related to the war on Iran, in a step that reflects a relative improvement in the conditions of energy supplies.
The Council of Ministers announced, in a statement, that the Central Committee for Crisis Management decided to stop implementing the decision to close public stores, commercial centers and restaurants at 11 pm local time, and return to the normal times previously in effect.
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Proactive actions
This decision comes after a package of measures that the government had taken since the outbreak of the war, including the formation of a crisis committee that includes various concerned parties to follow up on international developments and their impact on the movement of trade and supplies.
The measures also included activating proactive policies to secure energy needs and ensure the stability of supply chains, in addition to economic decisions aimed at containing the effects of the crisis and enhancing the economy’s ability to absorb shocks.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly confirmed, in a statement before the House of Representatives, that the government dealt with the crisis through careful and rapid follow-up of developments, and making decisive decisions that contributed to limiting its repercussions on the economy.
Lifting the current restrictions indicates a decline in the pressures faced by the energy sector in Egypt during the recent period, coinciding with a relative improvement in the availability of supplies and the stability of the electrical network.
