The Ministry of Energy and Water announced in a statement, “The fair price for private electric generator tariffs from April is the following: 49.395 LBP For every kilowatt hour. - For metered subscribers in cities, densely populated areas, or at an altitude of less than 700 metres: - 5 amp capacity: 385,000 LBP. + Monthly lump sum 49.395 LBP. For every kilowatt hour. - 10 amp capacity: 685,000 LBP. + Monthly lump sum x 49.395 LBP. For every kilowatt hour. 54.335 LBP For every kilowatt hour. - For subscribers to meters in villages or remote areas or at an altitude of more than 700 metres: - Capacity of 5 amperes: 385,000 LBP. (fixed) + monthly lump sum x 54.335 LBP. For every kilowatt-hour. - 10 amp capacity: 685,000 LBP. (fixed) + monthly lump sum x 54.335 LBP. For every kilowatt-hour. * Add 300,000 LBP. On the fixed part of the meter pricing for every additional 5 amps. The Ministry explained, “This tariff is based on the average price of a diesel fuel tank (20 liters) in the month of April, amounting to 2,480,683 LBP. This is after calculating all the expenses, interests, and costs of the generators, in addition to a good profit margin for their owners. We have taken into consideration, in coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Trade, the cost of distributing the tank from the gas station to the generator. It takes into account the calculation of basic components in it, such as the cost of oils and filters, and the wear and tear of the modified generator. The monthly average price of the dollar in the parallel market reached 89,700 LBP. She pointed out that “this pricing was issued based on the calculation table approved by the Ministry of Energy since 10/14/2010, and in implementation of Cabinet Resolution No. 2 issued on 12/14/2011 regarding taking the necessary measures to control the pricing of private generators, and based on the joint application mechanism between the ministries (internal energy and economy) announced on 12/20/2011, which specified the responsibility of the Ministry of Energy and Water in circulating Pricing of private generators is based on diesel prices at the end of each month.” The Ministry of Energy and Water called on “generator owners to adhere to the decision of the Ministry of Economy and Trade requiring the installation of meters, and it will conduct a documented study in this regard in the coming period in order to update the approved equation to suit more and more the fluctuations in exchange rates and the economic and social situation of citizens, taking into account the requirements of owners of private generators.” It announced that it had “sent letters to the Ministries of Interior and Economy regarding the pricing for the month of April 2026 to do what is required according to the joint control mechanism.” The owners of private generators and esteemed citizens pointed out that it is not permissible to include the following additions to the guiding pricing issued by the Ministry: 1- A value-added tax that is not legally justified according to an official registration in the TVA Directorate in the Ministry of Finance. 2- Additional fees or amounts under any pretext, such as the cost of maintaining a generator, networks, etc.... 3- Additional fees for citizens who use solar energy devices in addition to private generators.” The Ministry of Energy and Water called on “those concerned with consumer protection, especially the Ministry of Economy and Trade, to tighten control over the proper application of the above guideline pricing and to take the maximum measures against violators, accompanied by the Ministry of Interior, Municipalities and the relevant judiciary.” The statement pointed out that “the Ministry of Energy and Water attaches a link to the detailed guideline pricing composition table and will also publish this table on the official website: www.energyandwater.gov.lb The pricing table is attached.