Pakistan Turns To COVID‑Era Fuel Saving As Iran Conflict Disrupts Oil
Pakistan, facing an energy crunch due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran–US‑Israel war, is considering fuel‑saving measures like work‑from‑home and online classes to cut consumption. The strategic waterway’s shutdown threatens the country’s oil imports, exposing Islamabad’s vulnerability and prompting contingency planning.