Philippines orders energy cuts in response to Middle East war
The Guardian World
by Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondentMarch 6, 2026
South-east Asian country limits air conditioning and travel for public officials amid soaring fuel prices
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The Philippines is searching for ways to conserve energy in response to surging fuel costs, with public officials ordered to cut back on air conditioning usage and reduce travel.
All national government agencies, state universities and colleges, and local government branches have been told to reduce fuel consumption by at least 10% in response to the crisis in the Middle East.
Government offices have been told to adopt flexible work arrangements, and to set air conditioning units no lower than 24 degrees.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/6/2026