Egypt Orders Early Closures to Conserve Power Amid Energy Crunch
Egypt has imposed temporary energy-saving rules due to rising fuel costs from the Iran conflict, ordering shops, restaurants and cafes to close by 21:00 for a month, dimming street lights, and resuming one-day-a-week home working in April; hotels and tourist sites are exempt, with some venues already installing generators, as the government tries to shield public finances from higher oil prices tied to the Strait of Hormuz disruption.