Libya’s Power Crisis Escalates | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Libya’s citizens are staging nationwide protests over crippling power outages, shutting down the critical Mellitah gas complex — a key energy hub feeding both domestic power plants and Italy’s gas supply — sparking fears of a nationwide blackout. Demonstrators in Tripoli, Zawiya, and Misrata are demanding better electricity and calling for Prime Minister Dbeibah’s resignation. Workers at the facility warn of dangerous technical risks and call for security and accountability. But in a swift move, the government secured the site, restored gas flows, and began stabilizing the grid — all while…