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Sri Lanka shifts public sector on 4-day work week
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To conserve scarce fuel reserves threatened by disruptions to global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, officials in Colombo have announced a four-day working week for government institutions starting March 20. The measure follows warnings that ongoing Middle East tensions could trigger severe shortages across South Asia as nations struggle with dwindling LPG and gasoline stocks.
Key Points
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1Sri Lanka has announced an immediate shift from five-day to four-day work weeks starting March 18 for government institutions and schools.
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2The primary motivation is a severe fuel shortage caused by the disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz due to Middle East tensions involving Iran, with officials citing only six weeks' worth of reserves remaining.
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3This measure aims specifically at public sector entities including universities; private sectors are not explicitly mentioned in these reports.
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4The announcement was made on Monday (March 16) by the Commissioner General and other government bodies to prevent a crippling energy crisis.
Developments
[Mar 17, 03:22]
Sri Lanka shifts to four-day work week; Bangladesh rationing fuel while Pakistan moves offices remotely amid Hormuz Strait disruption and Middle East war fears.
[Mar 16, 21:29] Sri Lanka announces shorter working weeks
Sri Lanka announced a four-day work week to conserve scarce fuel reserves as it prepares for prolonged conflict in the region; Strait of Hormuz effectively closed by Iran.
[Mar 16, 20:59] Sri Lanka announces shorter working weeks
Sri Lanka introducing four-day week to preserve shrinking fuel and gas reserves as Middle East conflict disrupts regional energy supplies; countries facing shortages of LPG.
[Mar 16, 20:59] Le Sri兰卡 importe tout son pétrole et n'a que six semaines de réserves
Sri Lanka imports all its oil and has only a few weeks' reserves; authorities announce four-day week to conserve fuel.
[Mar 16, 20:59] Sri Lanka Declares Wednesday Holiday...
Four day working with Wednesdays as public holidays starting March 18 due potential shortages from West Asia war; announced Monday by government officials.
[Mar 16, 20:59] Sri Lanka announces four-day week for...
Sri Lanka on Monday (March) announcing a working day off to conserve fuel as escalating tensions in West Asia threaten severe energy crisis; address at media conference.
Sri Lanka mandates four-day week with Wednesdays off amid fuel supply concerns
Independent.co.uk
1d ago