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flag Sri Lanka makes Wednesdays public holidays to save fuel amid shortages caused by Middle East tensions.

flag Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday for schools, universities, and government offices to conserve fuel amid rising oil prices and supply disruptions linked to Middle East tensions. flag The four-day workweek, effective March 18, aims to reduce fuel consumption as the island nation faces shortages, with motorists now required to register for a National Fuel Pass limiting purchases to 15 liters per week for cars and five liters for motorcycles. flag The move, part of broader regional austerity efforts, follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and echoes measures from the 2022 economic crisis. flag Essential services remain operational, and the government urges private sector participation.

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