Egypt has mandated nationwide shop closures from 9:00 pm and introduced partial remote work to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran and a doubling of its monthly energy bill. He warned that the government would resort to further levels of energy rationing if the war continues for an extended period. The measures come as Egypt faces accelerating inflation due to rising costs of energy and shipping. To further reduce energy use, the government will implement a partial remote work system. Madbouly indicated that a second weekly remote work day could be added if the war persists.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 30, 2026 17:54 UTC