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Egypt imposes 9pm business curfew to curb fuel crisis

Egypt has ordered businesses to shut from 9:00 pm to cut energy consumption after fuel prices more than doubled amid fallout from the Iran war.

Mar 27th 2026 · Egypt

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  • The government ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00 pm starting Saturday, March 27, 2026.
  • Officials said the measure aims to reduce domestic energy use and cushion consumers from higher fuel costs.
  • Authorities cited energy prices that have more than doubled following the Iran war as the reason for the curfew.
  • No specific end date for the closures was announced.

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