The deficit of the energy trade balance increased from 3,085 million Tunisian dinars (MD) at the end of May 2022 to 3,519 MD at the end of May 2023, representing a 14% increase (including the fee for exported Algerian gas), as stated in the monthly report on the energy situation in May 2023.

According to the report published on Thursday by the National Observatory of Energy and Mines, the value of energy product exports saw a 37% decrease compared to the end of May 2022, amounting to 1,440 million dinars.

As for imports, their value decreased by 8% compared to May 2022, reaching 4,959 million dinars.

By the end of May 2023, imports of petroleum products dropped 5% in value compared to the same period in 2022, totalling 3,148 million dinars.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse