Cairo faces darker nights as global energy prices continue to soar

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Egypt

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Cairo faces darker nights as global energy prices continue to soar

Cairo's streets and storefronts have been forced to go dark at night as part of measures to curb Egypt's electricity use. Egypt is facing energy shortages due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. These restrictions are implemented as the global energy situation continues to worsen.

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