Jakarta, March 17 -- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said his administration will follow President Prabowo Subianto's instruction to reduce fuel consumption to anticipate spillover effects from tensions in the Middle East, implying the possibility of a work-from-home scheme.

"The directive issued by the central government will be implemented in the capital as well," he told the media in Central Jakarta on Tuesday.

Pramono linked the president's order to growing public concerns that a protracted war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could disrupt global energy supplies, with Indonesia likely facing challenges in accessing gas and fuel.

The governor observed that worsening security around the Persian Gulf has driven sig...