22 September 2026 · Tripoli
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Latest · News · 19 September 2026
Dollar climbs again against dinar on Libya's parallel market

The greenback closed Saturday trading at 9.62 dinars in cash markets across Tripoli, Benghazi, Zliten and Misrata, while bank transfer and cheque rates reached 9.81 dinars.

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Inside the Central Bank of Libya — the numbers behind the budget surplus and the $5 billion foreign-currency gap Article · 14 min read Inside the Central Bank of Libya — the numbers behind the budget surplus and the $5 billion foreign-currency gap Official data show Libya used more than $5 billion in foreign currency beyond what it received in oil revenues and royalties during the first eight mo… 14 min read Libya holds $25 million in blocked airline funds, IATA says News · 1 min read Libya holds $25 million in blocked airline funds, IATA says International carriers cannot repatriate $25 million in revenue earned in Libya due to foreign-exchange restrictions, placing the country ninth global… 1 min read How Libya's currency exchange firms earn 3,740 dinars a day for doing almost nothing Article · 3 min read How Libya's currency exchange firms earn 3,740 dinars a day for doing almost nothing An examination of the commissions generated through Libya’s personal foreign exchange allowance scheme, and whether the public received a commensurate… 3 min read Dollar continues to rise against Libyan dinar in parallel market News · 1 min read Dollar continues to rise against Libyan dinar in parallel market The US dollar traded at 9.26 dinars in spot transactions across Tripoli, Benghazi, Zliten and Misrata on Wednesday, while bank transfers and cheques p… 1 min read Central Bank Offers $110mn to Exchange Firms for Personal Transactions, Targets $2bn in Monthly Currency Sales News · 1 min read Central Bank Offers $110mn to Exchange Firms for Personal Transactions, Targets $2bn in Monthly Currency Sales The Central Bank of Libya has offered exchange companies $110 million for personal-purpose transactions as a first step, while directing banks to prep… 1 min read The September Test: Can Libya's Central Bank Fund Demand Exceeding $4 Article · 2 min read The September Test: Can Libya's Central Bank Fund Demand Exceeding $4 The Central Bank of Libya faces a fresh test in managing the foreign exchange market as September approaches, with estimates suggesting hard currency… 2 min read