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Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
BBC ^ | March 26 | Basillioh Rukanga, Reporting fromNairobi and Shingai Nyoka, Reporting fromHarare

Posted on 03/26/2026 7:31:05 PM PDT by RandFan

South Sudan and Mauritius have both announced measures restricting electricity consumption due to the fuel crisis triggered by the US and Israel's war in Iran, which is also affecting other countries across Africa.

South Sudan has begun rationing electricity in the capital, Juba, while Mauritius has imposed restrictions to reduce wastage especially in high-power consumption areas.

On Wednesday, Juba's main electricity distributor, Jedco, said parts of the city would start experiencing daily power cuts on a rotational basis.

"Due to the ongoing Iran-US conflict... Jedco must proactively manage its available energy reserves... we are prioritising a strategic rationing of power," it said.

The island nation of Mauritius is heavily dependent on oil imports for generating its electricity, with a shortage reportedly triggering an energy emergency.

According to the government, a shipment of oil that had been due to arrive over the weekend did not materialise, leaving the country with only 21 days of stock.

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1 posted on 03/26/2026 7:31:05 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

The sooner the IRGC is crushed once and for all the better.


2 posted on 03/26/2026 8:05:59 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...

3 posted on 03/26/2026 8:34:30 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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To: RandFan

Add ethanol. You’ll love it.


4 posted on 03/26/2026 10:03:47 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: RandFan

Everybody running low on oil... Attack Iran.


5 posted on 03/26/2026 11:50:29 PM PDT by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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To: RandFan

My wife’s family and friends in Philippines are reporting increasing shortages of fuel and soaring prices. Some people can’t get to work, further exacerbating the problem(s).

China is using the crisis to try to wedge its way in, tho’ it can offer no real immediate relief.


6 posted on 03/27/2026 12:00:35 AM PDT by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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