AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade: Lebanon’s exports to Iraq jumped 67.2% in the second quarter to nearly $597 million, led by unwrought gold, which rose to about $204 million. Air Links: The US has lifted its decades-old restrictions on direct flights to Lebanon, but routes will not resume immediately: aviation talks are expected in November, and safety requirements still need to be strengthened. Fuel Costs: Lebanon recorded the world’s second-largest diesel price increase from February to August, at 73.6%, adding pressure on households and businesses. Energy and Security: Lebanon is planning three-year solar loans under its 2027 budget, while the EU is preparing a mission to support the Lebanese armed and internal security forces ahead of UN peacekeepers’ planned withdrawal.
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