A global fuel crisis due to Middle East tensions and the Strait of Hormuz closure has triggered widespread rationing and disruptions worldwide.

A global fuel crisis, sparked by escalating Middle East tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has prompted widespread energy conservation measures across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. Countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Egypt, South Africa, the Philippines, Vietnam, and New Zealand have implemented fuel rationing, work-from-home mandates, school closures, vehicle restrictions, and power cuts. Some nations imposed early business closures, military deployments at fuel sites, and flight cancellations due to soaring jet fuel costs. The International Energy Agency compares the crisis to the combined impact of past global energy shocks, warning of dwindling reserves and ongoing disruptions to essential services and economies.