The exchange rate of the dollar at the exchange companies in Lebanon rose to about 1600 pounds for the first time in nearly 30 years compared to the official rate of 1507 pounds.

The tightening of the dollar has led to a strike by fuel importers, which has resulted in fuel shortages, and calls for the owners of gas stations to resolve the crisis of financing the purchase of fuel.

The central bank announced that it will issue a circular next week to regulate the financing of importing wheat, fuel and medicines.

A few days ago, owners of mills in Lebanon warned that the country could face a supply crisis if the dollars needed to import cereals were not provided at the official price and said wheat stocks had fallen to a "dangerous" level.

Lebanon's economy is suffering from a slowdown in capital flows from abroad, which have long been used to finance the government's budget and current account deficits.

Foreign reserves, excluding gold, have fallen 15% over the past 16 months to about $ 39 billion.