The deal to transfer Egyptian gas through Jordan and Syria to Lebanon is delayed. The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum explained that the delay was due to "political" reasons.

According to observers in the area, what is delaying the arrival of gas that probably originates in Israel is the lack of American exemption from sanctions to Egypt and Jordan. There is a majority in the US Congress that opposes the deal due to the economic and political gains that the Assad regime is supposed to reap.

It is expected that the gas will eventually flow to Lebanon during the first quarter of next year, but an exact date has not yet been set. Meanwhile, the Lebanese continue to suffer from an unbearable shortage that harms the health system, the media and other vital areas.