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Egypt PM, Petroleum Minister review gas supply readiness in work meeting
September 17, 2026 at 02:14 PM · Updated 29d ago
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met Petroleum and Mineral Wealth Minister Karim Badawi to follow up on the ministry's work files, centered on natural gas supply readiness.
- Madbouly met Badawi to review the ministry's files, with both officials discussing the gas supply system's readiness that sustained regular supplies to power-generation plants and industry during the summer peak.
- Badawi said the step of settling partner dues in the sector by June 2026 marked a turning point toward restoring investor confidence and preparing the climate for further investment.
- The meeting addressed support for oil and natural gas production and efforts to boost investment in the sector.
- Government spokesman Mohamed Adel denied the meeting discussed fuel price adjustments or set a date for the pricing committee to convene, saying it reviewed fuel supply levels and reserves.



