EghtesadOnline: Imposing higher tariffs on those who exceed reasonable consumption limits is most effective way of convincing the public to consume electricity prudently, a veteran economist says.

EghtesadOnline: Respected energy expert and economist Ali Shams Ardekani has pleaded with the government not to waste precious time in finalizing oil and gas deals with international majors despite the opposition from his political opponents who are against opening up the economy and energy sectors to foreign investment.

EghtesadOnline: The most effective policy to challenge Qatar's efforts to boost production from the joint South Pars Gas Field in the Persian Gulf by 10% would be to accelerate development projects in the field by attracting new funding, a veteran economist says.