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. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly told a press conference on Saturday that the conflict, which began one month ago, caused energy costs to jump from $1.2bn in January to $2.5bn in March. 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.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 28, 2026 17:53 UTC