Sri Lanka adopts a four-day workweek to conserve fuel

Sri Lanka implements a four-day workweek for public employees and educational institutions starting Wednesday due to disruptions in oil supplies from the Middle East. The measure aims to conserve fuel amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has severely impacted oil and gas shipments to Asia. Other Asian nations like Pakistan and the Philippines have also introduced similar austerity measures. The country is also introducing a national fuel pass for rationing, with specific limits for public transport, cars, and motorcycles. Sri Lanka's fuel reserves are estimated to last for nearly six weeks.