Bhubaneswar, March 17 -- Rising instability in the Middle East-particularly in oil-heavy regions like Saudi Arabia and Iran-has reignited fears of a worldwide fuel shortage. As supply chains falter and crude prices climb, import-reliant Asian nations such as India and Japan are feeling the pressure. Inflation concerns are mounting, budgets are tightening, and energy security is once again under scrutiny. Amid this turmoil, Sri Lanka has taken a striking step-reshaping its workweek to cope with the crisis.

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In an extraordinary move, the Sri Lankan government has introduced a four-day workweek for many public instituti...