Sri Lanka has declared a public holiday every Wednesday to reduce fuel use.
According to details, the motorists are also required to register for a national fuel pass, under which only a fixed quantity of fuel may be purchased.
Asian countries have introduced a range of measures to conserve fuel amid shortages arising from attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Nearly 90 per cent of the oil and gas that passed through the Strait of Hormuz last year was destined for Asia, the world’s largest oil-importing region.
In Myanmar, private vehicles are permitted on the roads only on alternate days according to their licence plate numbers.
Bangladesh has announced Eid holidays for universities in advance and has introduced planned nationwide power outages to conserve fuel.
In the Philippines, some government offices have made it compulsory for staff to work from home at least one day a week.
