Ahead of the US-Iran war, Pakistan has already started rationing fuel in major cities, while Bangladesh has asked employees to work from home to conserve energy.
The global energy crisis, triggered by the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, has sent shockwaves across the world, with neighbouring countries of India taking drastic measures to mitigate the impact.
India’s Neighbours Hit Hard by Energy Shortage
The crisis has been particularly severe in Pakistan, where fuel shortages have become a recurring theme in recent years. In a bid to cope with the scarcity, the government has imposed strict rationing in major cities, with petrol pumps limited to only 20 litres per vehicle per day.
Similarly, Bangladesh has taken a more drastic step by asking all government employees to work from home for the next two weeks to conserve energy.
In Nepal, the government has announced a series of measures to reduce energy consumption, including reducing working hours in government offices and closing schools and colleges for a fortnight.
The energy crisis has also had a significant impact on trade across the region, with several countries imposing restrictions on the movement of goods and commodities.
Meanwhile, in Sri Lanka, the government has announced plans to import fuel from other countries, including India, to mitigate the shortage.
As the global energy crisis continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how India’s neighbours will cope with the shortage and what the long-term implications will be for the region.