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South Sudan and Mauritius impose electricity curbs amid fuel shock from Iran conflict
Juba will face scheduled power rationing and Mauritius has restricted high-consumption use after fuel shipment delays linked to the US, Israel and Iran conflict, while several African countries report shortages or price rises.
Mar 26th 2026 · South Sudan
Insights
- Jedco in Juba announced rotational daily power cuts to manage limited energy reserves.
- Mauritius imposed consumption limits after an expected oil shipment failed to arrive, leaving about 21 days of fuel stock.
- Zimbabwe raised petrol ethanol from 5% to 20% and plans to cut some fuel import taxes to ease price rises.
- Kenya reported temporary petrol station stock-outs amid panic buying while officials denied a nationwide shortage.
- Uganda and South Africa say supplies are currently controlled but warn a prolonged conflict could raise prices and reduce availability.
Sources
- Singapore’s green fuel levy on air travellers delayed over Iran war www.scmp.com
- Australia bans visitors from Iran for 6 months amid war www.dw.com
- Fertiliser price surge due to Iran war coincides with US planting season www.ft.com
- Southeast Asia turns to nuclear as Iran war disrupts energy supplies www.npr.org
- South Sudan and Mauritius impose electricity curbs as Iran war triggers fuel fears in Africa www.bbc.com