Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of belt-tightening measures undertaken by Asian countries since the war choked off the Strait of Hormuz, which used to carry millions of barrels of oil from the Gulf into the region. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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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.
- Nearly 90% of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz was bound for Asia last year.
- Other Asian countries like Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Vietnam are implementing various austerity measures.
- Sri Lanka is also requiring motorists to register for a National Fuel Pass, rationing fuel to 15 litres for private cars and 5 litres for motorcycles.
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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.
