Algeria has launched a significant humanitarian mission to address a severe fuel shortage in Lebanon that led to a nearly two-week blackout. The crisis began when Electricite du Liban (EdL), Lebanon’s central power company, announced on August 17 that it had completely depleted its fuel reserves. This shortage not only triggered widespread power outages but also severely impacted essential services, including operations at Beirut Port, the international airport, and critical utilities like wastewater and drinking water. In response, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune directed Sonatrach, the state-owned oil company, to make an emergency fuel delivery to Lebanon. The tanker In Ecker, carrying 30,000 tons of low-sulfur fuel necessary for EdL’s power stations, departed from Skikda oil terminal on August 22 and arrived in Tripoli, Lebanon on August 27. This delivery marks the first of several planned efforts to restore Lebanon’s fuel supply. Egypt has pledged to provide additional fuel, and there is also an agreement to deliver gas oil to Lebanon in September. Additionally, Iraq has agreed to resume its fuel shipments to Lebanon, which had been suspended due to payment disputes. Lebanon's power system has long suffered from chronic under-investment, leading to frequent power shortages and limiting supply to just two to four hours a day in many areas. With EdL’s fuel reserves exhausted, Lebanese citizens have been forced to rely heavily on private diesel generators. EdL typically provides between 1,600 to 2,000 megawatts of power daily when operational, making the humanitarian aid crucial for alleviating the current energy crisis.