Official generator tariff
Tariff of 16 days ago
Per kWh
52,622
≈ $0.587
Fixed monthly fee
5A 385,000
10A 685,000
Official tariff issued by the Ministry of Energy and Water.
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Previous tariffs
| Date | Per kWh | 5A | 10A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | 52,622 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 1 October 2026 | 52,840 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 30 June 2026 | 41,973 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 29 May 2026 | 46,289 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 30 April 2026 | 49,395 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 30 March 2026 | 40,580 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 2 March 2026 | 30,244 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 30 January 2026 | 28,355 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 31 December 2025 | 29,975 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 28 November 2025 | 31,188 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
| 31 October 2025 | 30,053 | 385,000 | 685,000 |
Generator price per kWh
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How the official generator tariff works
Most homes in Lebanon pay for a neighbourhood generator subscription (اشتراك المولّد) on top of their EDL bill. To limit overcharging, the Ministry of Energy and Water publishes a monthly "fair price" for private generators with two parts:
- A fixed monthly fee by the size of your subscription: 385,000 LBP for 5 amps and 685,000 LBP for 10 amps. Recent tables add a fixed amount for every extra 5 A.
- A price per kilowatt-hour you actually use, read from your meter (العداد): 52,622 LBP per kWh in the latest table.
Your bill should be: fixed fee + (kWh used × price per kWh). If you used 200 kWh on a 5 A subscription, multiply 200 by the kWh price and add the 5 A fee. The calculator on this page does the sum for you.
Things to know
- The ministry's statement usually gives two kWh prices: one for cities, dense areas and places below 700 m, and a slightly higher one for villages, remote areas and places above 700 m. Check which applies to you.
- The tariff is built on the month's average price of diesel, plus the operator's costs and a profit margin, so it rises and falls with fuel prices.
- A new table normally comes out once a month, but some months have none. The latest valid tariff stays here with its date.
A worked example, how to read your meter and what to do if you're overcharged are in our guide to calculating your generator bill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the generator kWh price this month?
The latest Ministry of Energy and Water tariff sets 52,622 LBP per kWh, plus a fixed monthly fee of 385,000 LBP for 5 amps or 685,000 LBP for 10 amps. The ministry usually gives a slightly higher kWh price for villages, remote areas and places above 700 m.
How do I calculate my generator bill?
Subtract last month's meter reading from this month's to get the kWh you used. Multiply that by the kWh price, then add the fixed fee for your amps. On a 5 A subscription that used 150 kWh: 150 × kWh price + 5 A fee.
When does the ministry publish the new generator tariff?
Usually once a month, often near the start of the month or at the end of the previous one. Some months have no new table. The previous tariff then stays in force, and our page shows its date.
Can the generator owner charge a flat fee without a meter?
The government requires private generators to bill through meters by consumption, and the official tariff is built that way. In 2025 it gave operators a deadline to install meters and warned that those who didn't could face legal action and seizure of their generators.
Where can I complain about an overcharging generator owner?
Contact the Ministry of Economy and Trade's consumer protection directorate on its hotline, 1739, or through its Consumer Protection Lebanon app. Its inspectors have issued violation reports to generator owners who ignored the tariff. Keep your bills and meter readings as evidence.