Energy Emergency Declared in Madagascar Amid Global Fuel Crisis
The Cabinet reported that the shortages have compelled authorities to adopt urgent measures to stabilize energy availability and maintain essential public services.
"The declaration of a state of energy emergency allows authorities to take exceptional and urgent measures to restore energy supply and ensure continuity of public services. The decision was taken following the observation that the country is facing a deep crisis due to disruptions in energy supply across the island linked to the conflict in the Middle East," the Cabinet said in an official statement.
The move aligns with similar actions by other African governments facing skyrocketing oil prices following the US-Israel war against Iran. Several countries have introduced temporary tax relief on fuel imports to ease economic pressure on consumers.
In Southern Africa, Zambia has removed Value Added Tax (VAT) and suspended excise duties on petrol and diesel imports for three months starting April 1. Neighboring Botswana last month suspended road and fuel levies for six months, aiming to protect consumers from rising global oil prices.
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