Governance & public funds

Khaouli objects to petroleum authority salary levels, criticising social disparities and the public cost of allowances as assessed in his statement.

An archived report on criticism of Petroleum Administration salaries. The original publication by L’Orient-Le Jour provides the full context.

The analysis reported Khaouli’s call to revise the Petroleum Administration’s name, structure and powers, criticizing its limited advisory role amid debate over civil society oversight.

An archived report on calling for an energy policy that protects citizens. The original publication by L’Orient-Le Jour provides the full context.

Khaouli supports Hariri’s meeting on rising prices and calls for legal oversight of essential goods and action against monopolistic trading practices.

Khaouli supported Sidon court notices to doctors with unpaid social security contributions, defending the fund’s finances and opposing legislation that would cancel their penalties.

Khaouli calls for a review of the 2009 social security budget, questioning board attendance fees and allowances allocated to senior representatives.

Khaouli and Farid Zeitoun submit Minister Mohammad Safadi a memorandum proposing fuel pricing reform, refinery rehabilitation and strategic management to address rising oil prices.

An archived report on khaouli’s position on privatisation. The original publication by L’Orient-Le Jour provides the full context.

An archived report on exclusive agencies and fuel imports. The original publication by L’Orient-Le Jour provides the full context.

The report presents Khaouli’s criticism of Elias Abu Rizk’s resignation from the Economic and Social Council and his comments on its representation arrangements.

An archived report on a union response to an oil company acquisition. The original publication by L’Orient-Le Jour provides the full context.

Khaouli criticised the banks' association's extended strike and its effects on businesses and economic activity, calling on government, the central bank and courts to assume oversight responsibilities.

Khaouli discussed a cooperation protocol and a similar Lebanese framework with the head of Gulf Citizens in Love with Egypt, including a proposed electricity support fund and investment.

An archived report on independent institutions and separation of powers. The original publication by الوكالة الوطنية للإعلام / NNA provides the full context.

An archived report on calling for alternative maritime transport routes. The original publication by الوكالة الوطنية للإعلام / NNA provides the full context.

An archived report on driver subsidies or investment in public transport?. The original publication by LebTalks provides the full context.

An archived report on interview on the 2026 budget and workers’ rights. The original publication by صوت لبنان / Voice of Lebanon provides the full context.

He welcomed QatarEnergy’s entry into the exploration consortium and called for a national petroleum company and Lebanese expertise.

He called for accountability and investigation into non-compliant fuel and its effect on electricity production.

He called to broaden the ministerial vehicle inspection tender committee after union action and objections to procurement terms.

He announced a body defending petroleum resources and called for a state-owned national company.

LAU clubs hosted Wissam Chbat and Khaouli to discuss oil, gas and the context of the maritime agreement with Israel.

He welcomed authorization of three-dimensional seismic surveys in Block 8 as a step toward reviving gas exploration.