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Egypt is imposing restrictions on electricity consumption due to a sharp rise in fuel prices.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced this, according to Bloomberg.
According to the agency, authorities are reducing business operations and lighting to avoid a deeper crisis. Starting March 28, shopping malls, cafes, and stores will operate on reduced hours: they will close at 9:00 PM on weekdays and at 10:00 PM on weekends.
In addition, authorities plan to turn off illuminated advertisements and reduce street lighting to a safe minimum. Government offices will remain open until 6:00 PM, and mandatory working from home one or two days a week is being considered.
"We need to start rationing the amount of fuel and electricity we use," Madbouly emphasized.
He added that these measures will be reviewed in a month and, "God willing, if the crisis ends," will be lifted.
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