Former Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi has publicly criticized the current government’s budgetary decisions as contributing to the nation’s ongoing energy crisis. In a social media post on July 22, 2026, Mechichi pointed to specific allocations, citing 20 million allocated to the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) and a significantly larger 100 million given to community-based companies. He indicated his intent to address the deeper, underlying issues within the energy sector, seemingly implying these allocations are misdirected. Mechichi’s statement marks an intervention into a pressing national debate surrounding energy shortages and financial stability. The post has sparked discussion regarding government priorities and resource management. Further details on Mechichi’s proposed solutions remain to be seen. This article originally appeared on Business News.