Is a Social Explosion Imminent?

A government source pointed out that the caretaker government is mobilized to study the needs of the people and provide them in the best possible way amidst very harsh conditions. The source added, "Ministers are working under very tough circumstances, managing affairs within the narrow confines of their respective ministries, fearing that situations might spiral out of control, with emphasis on the role played by the Ministry of Economy and the Consumer Protection Authority." Regarding the impact of the start of customs dollar operations at the rate of 15,000 Lebanese pounds starting December 1 on food prices, the source noted, through "Anbaa," that a large quantity of food items and consumer goods will be exempt from fees, and that the monitoring agencies in the Ministry of Economy and Consumer Protection will oversee prices, with medicines included. A few days remain until this decision comes into effect, and the key will always be in the execution concerning regulatory measures that are expected to be decisive to prevent the country from facing a social explosion that could spiral out of control.