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Sri Lanka Declares Wednesdays Off to Conserve Fuel

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Sri Lanka is implementing drastic measures to conserve fuel as the country grapples with a severe economic crisis. The government has declared Wednesdays a non-working day for public sector employees, excluding essential services, to reduce fuel consumption. This decision reflects the severity of the fuel shortage and the government's efforts to prioritize essential services and industries.

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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel Foto: BBC News
BBC News English 17 mar. 2026, 06:17 (acum 15 ore)

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

This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.

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Sri Lanka and Thailand bring in fuel-rationing measures amidst Middle East war Foto: France 24
France 24 English 16 mar. 2026, 16:49 (acum 1 zi)

Sri Lanka and Thailand bring in fuel-rationing measures amidst Middle East war

As oil prices continue to rise and supply is disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, the Sri Lankan government has announced fuel-rationing measures, effective immediately. Thailand has seen a rush to the pumps, causing shortages, as people try to fuel up before price control measures expire. Meanwhile, India has managed to get two tankers through the Strait of Hormuz by negotiating with Iranian authorities.

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Practical ways to make your tank of fuel last longer Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia English 17 mar. 2026, 07:52 (acum 14 ore)

Practical ways to make your tank of fuel last longer

From fuel-efficient driving to alternative travel modes, we look at practical ways to combat fuel shortages and price hikes.

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Sri Lanka creates four-day work week to conserve fuel amid Middle East war Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia English 17 mar. 2026, 12:23 (acum 9 ore)

Sri Lanka creates four-day work week to conserve fuel amid Middle East war

Sri Lanka has introduced a shorter work week for people to use less fuel amid the ongoing Middle East war. 

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Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 16 mar. 2026, 20:52 (acum 1 zi)

Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war

Effective closure of strait of Hormuz also affecting Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, which have brought in crisis measuresSri Lanka is introducing a shorter four-day working week to preserve its shrinking fuel and gas reserves, as the Middle East conflict continues to severely disrupt energy supplies in the region.Countries across south Asia are facing crippling shortages of fuel and LPG gas, which are used for everything from home cooking to cremating bodies, as most supplies have been held up

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