As summer travel approaches, fuel shortages are emerging as a real risk. U.S. and Iran tensions have disrupted access to the Strait of Hormuz, constraining oil and gas shipments. The disruption is already triggering rationing in parts of Asia and Africa, raising fears of higher costs and tighter supply for airlines and road travel.
Bangladesh is facing scorching 40C temperatures alongside frequent power outages as demand for electricity outstrips limited generation capacity. The strain is worsened by fuel shortages tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, disrupting supply. With the grid under pressure, the government is resorting to controlled load-shedding to keep essential services running and reduce strain.
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Sri Lanka has announced a four-day work week to conserve its scarce fuel reserves as it braces for a possible prolonged war in the Middle East. The government warned that escalation abroad could derail its recovery efforts after the 2022 economic meltdown, highlighting how global conflict risks are reshaping domestic policy.
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