Iran War: Egypt Orders Businesses to Close by 9 PM Amid Fuel Crisis | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:27:34 +0000

Egypt’s capital, Cairo, the "city that never sleeps," is being forced into a state of artificial slumber as the government imposes a strict 9 p.m. closure on shops, cafes, and malls. This drastic energy-saving measure is a direct consequence of the intensifying conflict in West Asia, which has sent global oil prices skyrocketing and strained Egypt’s national budget. For small business owners and workers in Cairo, the early curfew isn't just a scheduling change—it is a threat to their livelihoods in a culture that thrives on night-time commerce. The economic "domino effect" extends far beyond Egypt’s borders. In South Africa, surging fuel costs have triggered calls for a return to remote work as commuting becomes unaffordable for the working class.

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