Sri Lanka Declares Wednesdays Off Amid Middle East Fuel Crisis - March 2026

Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a holiday for public institutions and schools to conserve fuel amidst potential shortages caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Kenya is at risk of a fertilizer shortage due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Further, the United Arab Emirates' key oil port, Fujairah, and Dubai International Airport were targeted by further drone attacks on Monday, March 16, as Iran continues to strike Gulf transport and oil infrastructure. These three stories are linked by the cascading effects of the Middle East conflict on fuel supply chains and energy security across Asia.

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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a holiday for public institutions and schools to conserve fuel amidst potential shortages caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

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