A New Surge in Electricity Consumption
A recorded increase of 1200 megawatts compared to the record peak registered last year.
Aug 19, 2026
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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, 2026
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ecotimesdz.com
30% increase in cereal production: A step closer to food self-sufficiency
For this year, for which the harvesting campaign is still ongoing, cereal production forecasts are above average. Some observers even describe this harvest as record-breaking and unprecedented. It is particularly driven by exceptional rainfall in the northern wilayas of the country and increased mechanization in the wilayas […]
Aug 19, 2026ecotimesdz.com
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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
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New peak in electricity consumption: Sonelgaz under high tension
Last Monday, electricity demand in Algeria reached 21,650 megawatts, an unprecedented level, due to a heatwave and intensive use of air conditioning.
Aug 19, 2026ecotimesdz.com
ecotimesdz.com
Health sovereignty and cancer treatments: Medical self-sufficiency by 2027
Algeria is focusing on securing and achieving medical self-sufficiency by the end of 2027. The Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry, Ouacim Kouidri, who chaired a crucial technical meeting earlier this week with the public group Saidal and its foreign partners, emphasized that it is now imperative to free oneself from external dependence.
Aug 19, 2026ecotimesdz.com
ecotimesdz.com
Strengthening public water service across the country: An emergency plan of 23 billion DA
In the face of climate challenges and growing demand, Algeria is engaged in a real race against time to ensure its sustainable water security. The authorities have just taken a decisive step by mobilizing a colossal financial envelope of 23 billion Algerian dinars.
Aug 19, 2026ecotimesdz.com
ecotimesdz.com
Electricity: Fourth Record Consumption Peak Registered This Year
Algeria - Electricity consumption recorded today, Tuesday, a fourth record peak this year, at 21.727 megawatts, in the context of the exceptional heat wave accompanied by high humidity levels in coastal areas experienced by many provinces, according to what was revealed by the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies.
Aug 18, 2026
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aps.dz
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
ecotimesdz.com
New Record Peak in Electricity Consumption
The Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies announced the recording of the fourth record peak in electricity consumption since the beginning of the year, today Tuesday.
Aug 18, 2026
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echaab.dz
Electricity: Fourth Record Consumption Peak Registered This Year
Electricity consumption recorded today, Tuesday, the fourth record peak this year, at 21.727 megawatts, in the context of the exceptional heat wave accompanied by high humidity levels in coastal areas experienced by many provinces, according to what was revealed by the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies.
Aug 18, 2026
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radioalgerie.dz
Oil: Brent barrel exceeds 91 dollars
Oil prices recorded a slight increase today, Tuesday, supported by rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and Middle East region.
Aug 18, 2026radioalgerie.dz
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