Madagascar declares state of emergency over energy situation due to Iran war

Madagascar ​declared a nationwide state of ‌energy emergency for 15 ​days on Tuesday (April 7, 2026), citing ⁠disruptions in energy supply caused by the ongoing conflict ‌in the West Asia, its cabinet said.

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Several ‌African governments have ‌responded ⁠to surging global oil ⁠prices, spurred by the Iran war, by implementing sharp fuel price ​increases, energy-saving ‌measures, or electricity rationing. “This 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 a statement.

“The declaration of a state of energy emergency allows authorities ‌to take exceptional and urgent ​measures to restore energy supply and ensure the ⁠continuity of public services.” Local ⁠media in Madagascar reported widespread fuel ‌shortages