OREANDA-NEWS Due to energy savings, the Sri Lankan authorities announced the transfer of schools, universities and some other government institutions to a four-day working week. This was reported by Interfax with reference to local media.

It is noted that hospitals, customs and ports will continue to operate on Wednesdays, but civil servants were asked to refrain from traveling to the office if possible, performing their tasks remotely.

Sri Lanka, like some other countries in South Asia, is experiencing an acute fuel crisis due to the situation in the Middle East, which has led to supply disruptions. According to the restrictions imposed in the country, drivers of public transport are allowed to purchase no more than 200 liters of fuel per week, and ordinary motorists — no more than 15 liters.

The country is among those that have asked Russia for energy supplies. Also on March 17, it became known that Thailand was discussing oil purchases with the Russian Federation.