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flag Egypt to pay $1.3B in oil debt by June 2026 to boost energy investment and production.

flag Egypt plans to settle $1.3 billion in overdue payments to international oil companies by June 2026, accelerating its repayment timeline amid ongoing energy challenges. flag The debt, accumulated due to a foreign currency shortage that hindered payments and deterred investment, reached $6.1 billion by mid-2024. flag While currency access has improved, some firms report new arrears are emerging. flag Clearing the debt aims to restore confidence, encourage foreign drilling, and reverse a decline in domestic gas production since 2021, reducing Egypt’s reliance on costly energy imports. flag The government is also considering energy-saving measures like remote work and shorter business hours. flag Rising oil costs could increase government spending by up to 0.55% of GDP, adding pressure to an economy recovering from recent shocks.

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