Sri Lanka Declares Wednesdays Off Amid Oil Surge, Fuel Crisis

• Sri Lanka announces Wednesdays off for public institutions to conserve fuel due to the escalating Israel-US war with Iran.
• President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged the nation to prepare for the worst amid the ongoing conflict.
• A four-day work week is imposed for schools and some universities, but essential services are exempt.
• Motorists must register for a National Fuel Pass, limiting purchases to 15 liters for cars and 5 liters for motorcycles, drawing criticism.
• Other Asian nations like Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Philippines, and Vietnam are also implementing austerity measures to combat rising energy costs.