Tripoli – The Communication and Media Administration of the Libyan Presidential Council has denied the authenticity of documents circulating on social media that claim a decision has been issued to lift fuel subsidies in the country, confirming that these papers are completely forged and have no connection to any official body affiliated with the Council.
The media office clarified in a statement that the purpose of circulating these documents is to create confusion among citizens and spread misleading information, stressing that all official decisions regarding fuel and subsidies are issued exclusively through the official accounts and platforms of the Presidential Council.
Fuel prices in Libya are among the lowest in the world, with gasoline sold in some cities at prices lower than a bottle of mineral water. However, the country faces significant challenges in controlling fuel smuggling operations across borders to neighboring countries, which leads to the loss of massive quantities of petroleum products and increases the cost of subsidizing them for the state.
Experts confirm that controlling smuggling and effectively managing the domestic market is one of the top priorities for the Libyan government to ensure supply stability and protect national resources, given the continued substantial subsidies for fuel.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and others, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant landmarks like the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra) and the Arch of Marcus Aurelius.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later ruled by Muammar Gaddafi from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Libyan Presidential Council
The Libyan Presidential Council is the collective head of state established under the 2015 UN-brokered Libyan Political Agreement, intended to lead a transitional government and unify the country’s divided institutions following the 2011 revolution and subsequent civil conflict. It is based in Tripoli and its authority and composition have been frequently contested, reflecting Libya’s ongoing political instability.
Communication and Media Administration
The Communication and Media Administration is a governmental body in North Korea responsible for controlling and regulating all domestic media, telecommunications, and information flow. It was established to enforce state propaganda, censor external information, and maintain the regime’s ideological control over the population.
