Lebanon private generator owners threaten power cuts over billing disputes

Tensions are rising in Lebanon regarding private generator billing as a new month approaches with expected high costs. Several generator owners have begun notifying subscribers that they must settle outstanding debts or face the disconnection of electricity services.

This escalation specifically affects subscribers who have previously refused to pay due to disputes over the adopted pricing and cost calculation methods. Many residents report receiving warnings that they must pay the contested amounts or lose their power supply, leaving them with the choice of paying disputed fees or facing blackouts.

Citizens are increasingly complaining about the rising costs of private subscriptions and are calling for stricter oversight to ensure generator owners adhere to official pricing and regulations. There are growing concerns that these disputes could evolve into a broader crisis, particularly in areas heavily reliant on private generators to compensate for state electricity outages.