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Story summary
- Starting in April 2026, Egypt will raise electricity tariffs for higher residential and commercial consumption tiers amid a global energy crisis linked to Gulf tensions.
- Residential tariffs for up to 2,000 kilowatt-hours per month will remain unchanged.
- Residential tariffs above 2,000 kilowatt-hours per month will rise by 16%.
- Commercial electricity prices will rise by about 20%.
- Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the energy import bill has surged due to the conflict.
