Thread by @TheChronology__

Global Energy Crisis (Thread)

Do you know South Korea has banned use of washing machine on weekdays, Thailand has asked to not to wear coat and ties

People living in India don't even know how bad energy crisis is going on

Read this thread to know what's going on in world

1/20

USA

▪️World's biggest oil producer
▪️Increased petrol and diesel prices by 45% and 48%
▪️Jet fuel prices increased by 72%
▪️gasoline crossed $4/gallon
▪️"Work-from-Home Mandate" by several states
▪️Airlines cutting flights; airfare hikes

2/20

South Korea

▪️LNG prices up roughly 140%
▪️Citizens asked to:
- use washing machines and vacuum cleaners only on weekends
- take short showers
- charge phones and EVs during daytime only

▪️Government offices using a 5-day vehicle rotation system
▪️cars banned one weekday based on license plate number
▪️Scenic city lights switched off
▪️Escalators and fountains shut down
▪️Top 50 oil-consuming companies ordered to cut energy use
▪️Coal plants kept alive longer instead of shutting down

Pakistan

▪️Petrol prices reportedly increased by about 58%
▪️Government offices shifted toward a 4-day workweek
▪️Only 50% staff physically present
▪️Government fuel allowances cut by 50%
▪️Pakistan Super League matches played without crowds

4/20

Sri Lanka

▪️Petrol and Diesel prices increased by 25%
▪️Wednesday declared a national holiday just to save fuel
▪️Train and bus services reduced
▪️Long queues outside petrol pumps
▪️Work-from-home encouraged

Bangladesh

▪️Petrol and Diesel prices increased by 25%
▪️Shopping malls ordered to close by 7 PM
▪️Decorative lighting banned
▪️Banks/offices shortened to 7-hour workdays
▪️Restrictions on non-essential travel
▪️Universities closed early to save electricity

China

▪️Retail prices for gasoline rose by 320 yuan ($47) per tonne, and diesel by 310 yuan per tonne.
▪️Strategic oil reserves activated
▪️Long queues at petrol stations
▪️Increased coal output, and prioritised electricity security over climate targets.
▪️Accelerated EV and Solar Push as a National Security Strategy

Thailand

▪️Diesel price hiked by 66%
▪️Government campaign: keep AC at 26–27°C
avoid wearing suits/ties to reduce cooling needs
▪️“Fry to Fly” scheme: exchange used cooking oil for petrol/diesel

8/20

United Kingdom

▪️Petrol and Diesel prices increased by 25% and 27%
▪️"Active Traffic Management" has been mandated to lower speed limits on major motorways (M1, M6) to 50 mph (80 km/h) to maximize fuel efficiency.
▪️More fuel-saving measures under review.

Germany

▪️Fuel prices increased by +10% to +15%
▪️Autofrei" (Car-Free) Sundays: Several major cities, including Berlin and Munich, have reintroduced "Car-Free Sundays" in specific districts.

10/20

Spain

▪️Fuel prices increased by 16%
▪️Implemented a "Siesta Shift" for public buildings, mandating early closures of government offices and museums to save on cooling and lighting electricity

France

▪️Fuel prices increased by 16%
▪️Issued "Energy Checks" specifically to low-income households and rural workers.
▪️Banned internal domestic flights where a train journey of under 3 hours is available

Sweden

▪️Fuel prices increased by 25%
▪️Sweden has temporarily waived all tolls and parking fees for fully electric vehicles (EVs) to encourage an immediate shift away from internal combustion engines

13/20

Canada

▪️Fuel prices increased by 25%
▪️In provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan, fuel stations have begun "priority hours" (4 AM – 7 AM) strictly for agricultural and freight vehicles to ensure food supply chains don't collapse.

Brazil

▪️Fuel Prices increased by 22%
▪️Government has mandated a higher "emergency blend" of ethanol in gasoline (up to 35%) to reduce crude oil dependency
▪️Public transport in major cities like São Paulo has been made free on weekends to discourage private car use.

Italy

▪️Fuel price increased by 20%
▪️Italy has mandated that public buildings cannot be cooled below 27°C this summer to reduce the gas-fired electricity demand

16/20

Philippines

▪️Diesel price increased by 130%, Gas by 70%
▪️National energy emergency declared
▪️Fuel stock controls introduced
Shopping Mall "Blackouts- reduced their operating hours and adjusted air conditioning settings to save electricity
▪️Work from Home has been requested
▪️Airlines Grounded: Both Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have suspended several domestic and international routes

Australia

▪️Fuel prices increased by 40%
▪️The "Work-From-Home" Tax Credit: The Federal Government has fast-tracked an emergency tax deduction for workers who stay home, specifically to discourage the daily commute.
▪️School Bus Priority: Some regional councils have prioritized fuel for school buses and emergency services, while advising parents to form "neighborhood carpools" to reduce the number of individual cars on the road.
▪️Aviation Surcharges: Domestic flight prices within Australia have nearly doubled due to a "Conflict Fuel Surcharge," leading to a massive surge in long-distance rail and coach travel bookings.

Japan

▪️Fuel prices increased by 30%
▪️Government offices and major corporations have been ordered to set air conditioning no lower than 28°C and have relaxed all corporate dress codes (allowing shorts and polos) to reduce electricity demand, as Japan uses oil/gas for peak power generation.
▪️Neon Blackouts: To save energy, major districts like Shinjuku (Tokyo) and Dotonbori (Osaka) have agreed to turn off large-scale LED billboards and "neon" signage after 9:00 PM.
▪️Strategic Reserve Deployment activated

19/20

I have shared only few of countries but the truth is India is the only country in the world where fuel prices have not been increased yet and no restrictions have been imposed

Trust your leader and support your govt
Situation is really very bad

20/20