Egypt Imposes Energy-Saving Curbs As Hormuz Closure Hits Fuel Supply

Egypt will impose emergency energy-saving measures this weekend as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up fuel costs and raises fears of an energy crisis.

From 28 March, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the measures will run for one month to reduce consumption and ease pressure on supplies.

Restaurants, cafés, shopping malls and the Khan El Khalili bazaar in central Cairo will close at 9pm. Tourist attractions, including the Light and Sound show at the pyramids, will also shut…