Economic Policy

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Energy & Hydrocarbons
Ajal chairs a meeting to prepare early for the summer of 2027

Ajal chairs a meeting to prepare early for the summer of 2027

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajal, chaired today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the ministry's headquarters, a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee, dedicated to following up on early preparations for the summer of 2027. The meeting was attended by several central sector officials and key officials from the SONELGAZ group, where presentations were made and various measures and programs aimed at ensuring the readiness of the energy system during peak periods were discussed, particularly by enhancing production, transport, and distribution capacities. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Aug 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Real Estate & Construction
Accelerating the Completion of Strategic Projects and Enhancing the Monitoring of Road Networks and Basic Infrastructure

Accelerating the Completion of Strategic Projects and Enhancing the Monitoring of Road Networks and Basic Infrastructure

The Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellouli, today Wednesday, issued instructions to accelerate the pace of completion of several strategic projects in the sector, particularly in the fields of railways, roads, highways, airport and port facilities, while enhancing field monitoring and respecting deadlines and technical standards.

Aug 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Electricity demand reaches a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

Electricity demand reaches a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

The demand for electrical energy across the country recorded a new record peak of 21,828 megawatts today, Wednesday, amid the ongoing heatwave affecting the country during the summer of 2026, accompanied by rising humidity levels across several provinces, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies. The ministry reported that this peak was recorded by SONELGAZ through its branch SONELGAZ-Electricity Transmission and system operator at 14:30, marking the fifth record peak in electricity demand recorded during the summer of 2026.

Aug 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
The trend of rising crude oil prices continues in August: The oil boom boosts our revenues

The trend of rising crude oil prices continues in August: The oil boom boosts our revenues

Driven by the continuous rise in global crude oil prices and the increase in production volumes, Algeria's foreign currency revenues from hydrocarbons are expected to be massive for 2026. Despite a high-tension international geopolitical context disrupting global supply, this favorable situation offers a real financial breath of fresh air to the country. A strategic opportunity that should allow the Algerian economy to offset the rise in its imports and to finance its heavy investments in infrastructure and the mining sector with ease.

Aug 19, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Trade & Exports
Port of Vigo (Spain): Algeria Leads Exports

Port of Vigo (Spain): Algeria Leads Exports

Algeria has become the main export market for the Spanish port of Vigo in the first half of 2026. Between January and June, around 74,000 tons of goods headed for the Algerian market, according to data from the Vigo port authority. This volume places Algeria slightly ahead of the United States, with about 73,000 tons, and Morocco, which comes in third with nearly 65,000 tons.

Aug 19, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Banking & Finance
Precious metals: Gold declines

Precious metals: Gold declines

Gold prices fell yesterday Tuesday due to the surge in U.S. Treasury yields. Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,393.11 an ounce (1:51 PM GMT), while U.S. gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.6% to $4,448.

Aug 18, 2026ecotimesdz.com