The Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises (Conect) voiced strong concerns on July 17, 2026, regarding the economic impact of scheduled power outages. The organization reports significant losses for businesses stemming from the interruptions to electricity supply. Conect is urging for improved communication regarding planned outages to allow companies to prepare and mitigate damages. They emphasize the need for a more robust and sustainable strategy to secure the nation’s power supply. The group believes better anticipation of “délestage” (rolling blackouts) is crucial. This disruption hampers economic activity and impacts business operations across Tunisia. Conect’s statement highlights a growing frustration within the business community regarding the reliability of the national grid.