Idris Al-Sharif, Assistant Undersecretary at the GNA’s Ministry of Finance, confirmed, during a televised interview for Libyan WTV channel and Tabadul Platform that the incomes policy needs to be reconsidered.

“If there were rational policies and great strategies for the energy sector, we would have saved 3 billion dinars at least, which could have been used in granting Family allowances.” he said.

“The demands to cancel the subsidies are misguided.” He added, while excluding the ability to sell a liter of gasoline to the citizen at more than 3.60 dinars.

Al-Sharif emphasized that some depleted job categories from the National Congress, the House of Representatives and official authorities were able to issue decisions and approve salary scales. As a result, there was a clear disparity between officials who had the same competence.

Regarding the Sarir Field, Al-Sharif confirmed that billions were wasted 10 years, while they could have been fully saved.

He also denied the smuggling issue. However, he stressed the existence of chaos, explaining that the state’s proper administrative system requires the presence of an energy ministry that can be held accountable.