Syria’s Electricity Improves but High Costs and Fuel Shortages Persist

State-supplied electricity in Damascus has increased to five to six hours daily, while residents and officials cite persistent challenges.

• The World Bank approved a $146m grant in June 2025 to develop Syria’s electricity sector.
• Syria signed gas import deals with Azerbaijan, Jordan, and Egypt and a $7bn energy deal in May 2025.
• Energy Minister announced on July 11 that diesel and petrol supplies were being increased and distribution accelerated.
• John Calabrese of the Middle East Institute said fuel supplies remain the core bottleneck.