Government reinstates fuel-saving austerity rules amid Middle East tensions
The federal government announced new austerity measures on Thursday to curb fuel use, tightening market hours and cutting official vehicle fuel allocations.
A Cabinet Secretariat notice detailed the latest restrictions, moving market closures to 9 p.m. (excluding pharmacies) and slashing fuel supplies for government vehicles by half. The decree also bans the purchase of new vehicles and limits foreign travel to essential trips only. These steps aim to preserve fuel stocks as regional tensions in the Middle East rise. Further guidelines are expected to follow.
Why it matters
The measures could affect daily commerce and government operations by limiting fuel availability during a regional crisis.
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