Libyan parliament denies discussing fuel subsidy removal
Member of Parliament Ali Al-Tikbali stated the proposal originated with the government, not the parliament.
Member of Parliament Ali Al-Tikbali stated that the House of Representatives has not discussed any proposal to lift fuel subsidies. He clarified that the initiative came from the government, not the parliament.
Al-Tikbali told Sputnik that Libya is facing a budget shortfall and financial difficulties. These challenges include problems in securing allocations for salaries.
The parliament member's statement addresses the origin of the subsidy removal proposal amidst the country's financial struggles.