Sri Lanka, March 30 -- A set of guidelines have been issued to curb fuel and electricity consumption across Sri Lanka amidst the global energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East.

Guidelines have been issued by the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi.

Under the new guidelines:

Authorities have stated that these steps are part of a broader push to conserve electricity and reduce the nation's energy burden.

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