Sri Lanka Issues Fuel and Energy Saving Directives Amid West Asia Tensions

Kathmandu. In anticipation of potential disruptions to fuel imports due to rising tensions in West Asia, Sri Lanka's primary essential services office has issued a directive on fuel and energy conservation for government agencies.

This directive has been distributed to ministry secretaries, provincial and district secretaries, and heads of government and legal institutions. It suggests adopting measures to reduce the consumption of fuel and electricity across the public sector.

According to the directive, employees should use public or shared transport instead of personal vehicles whenever possible. Furthermore, government agencies have been instructed to prepare daily transport plans to reduce the number of vehicles used for regional work.

Suggestions for saving electricity and energy include maximizing the use of natural light, using electric fans instead of air conditioning, and encouraging the use of stairs while limiting the use of elevators.

Local government bodies have been directed to turn off streetlights during unnecessary hours and temporarily suspend street lighting except in high-security zones. The directive also encourages heads of institutions to allow employees to work from home instead of attending the office if technology permits.

All public officials have been urged to behave responsibly, set an example for the public, and fully support national energy conservation and security efforts.