Madagascar Announces State of Energy Emergency
A presidential communique attributed the crisis largely to the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict, which has severely disrupted energy imports and strained public services across the Indian Ocean island nation.
Authorities said the emergency declaration would unlock swift, targeted intervention measures aimed at restoring fuel supplies, safeguarding the continuity of critical services, and protecting the functioning of the national economy.
The communiqué further warned that the ongoing shortage is undermining public order, security, and institutional stability — signaling the government's alarm over the crisis escalating beyond an economic concern.
Officials pledged to mobilize every available resource to contain the situation and reduce its impact on the daily lives of ordinary Madagascans.
The emergency comes after weeks of mounting pressure at the pump. According to local media, petroleum stations across Madagascar have struggled since mid-March with inadequate storage capacity and recurring stock shortages. The country relies almost entirely on imported refined petroleum, with Oman serving as a primary supplier — a dependency that has left Madagascar acutely vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.
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