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Mauritius government introduced energy-saving measures March 25 after heavy fuel oil shipment failed March 21 leaving 15-20 days stock; replacement Singapore cargo due April 1. Restrictions target non-essential grid power including decorative lighting/swimming pool heating/fountains. Island nation fully reliant imported fossil fuels amid global supply crunch.
Escalating US-Israel-Iran war disrupts ~20% global energy via Strait Hormuz hitting oil/LNG shipments; Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote warned President Tinubu March 24 prolonged crisis could force COVID-style work-from-home measures given African household savings gaps. Uganda diesel/petrol stocks 21/26 days prompting alternative supply channels; South Sudan Juba began electricity rationing capital-wide.
Kenya independent fuel retailers reported 20% outlets short supplies despite government steady pump prices amid surging global costs; Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi urged against panic buying/hoarding confirming sufficient national stock. South Africa sees isolated diesel stockouts filling stations/farmers due "artificial demand" pre-April steep price hike; Fuels Industry Association noted large users/farmers ordering unusually high volumes beating adjustment despite normal supplies.
