New Delhi, March 23 -- Countries across Asia, Africa and Europe have rolled out sweeping and, in some cases, unprecedented energy conservation measures as the escalating conflict in West Asia disrupts global fuel supplies and rattles energy markets.

Governments are enforcing a mix of fuel rationing, work-from-home mandates, public holidays, transport restrictions and even partial industrial shutdowns to stretch limited reserves and prioritise essential services.

In Asia, Sri Lanka has tightened its fuel management regime by expanding its QR code-based National Fuel Pass system, while also declaring a public holiday for schools, universities and non-essential state workers to reduce consumption.

According to Xinhua, the Sri Lankan gover...