Summary
Sri Lanka announced that public institutions will close every Wednesday to save fuel as the country faces potential shortages due to the current conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Other Asian countries are also taking steps to reduce energy use, such as Thailand encouraging lighter clothing and the Philippines implementing remote work for some government employees.
Key Facts
- Sri Lanka has made Wednesday a holiday for public institutions to conserve fuel.
- The fuel-saving measure is a response to the war impacting oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Around 90% of oil and gas through the strait is destined for Asia.
- Thailand is encouraging short-sleeved clothing to minimize air conditioning use.
- In Myanmar, private vehicles can only operate on certain days.
- Bangladesh adjusted Ramadan holidays and uses planned blackouts to decrease energy use.
- The Philippines has implemented work-from-home policies and banned unnecessary government travel to save fuel.
- Vietnam urges the public to use bikes, carpool, and avoid unnecessary personal vehicle use.
- Sri Lanka also requires a National Fuel Pass to ration fuel purchases.
