Iran war impact: Sri Lanka shifts to 4-day week to conserve fuel

Mar 17, 2026 - 14:30
Iran war impact: Sri Lanka shifts to 4-day week to conserve fuel

Join our WhatsApp Community to receive travel deals, free stays, and special offers!
- Join Now -

Join our WhatsApp Community to receive travel deals, free stays, and special offers!
- Join Now -

Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a public holiday to conserve fuel amid escalating Middle East tensions impacting global oil supplies. This move, alongside similar measures in other Asian nations like Thailand and Myanmar, aims to mitigate potential shortages. Motorists in Sri Lanka now face fuel rationing, a stark reminder of past economic struggles.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0