Myanmar introduces work from home Wednesdays to conserve fuel

2026-03-23 - 10:10

The measure follows early March fuel-saving driving restrictions, where vehicles with odd-numbered plates operate on odd days and those with even-numbered plates on even days. (EPA Images pic) YANGON: Myanmar introduced work-from-home on Wednesdays for government departments starting March 25, until further notice to help reduce fuel consumption, according to a statement published in the state-owned daily The Mirror on Monday, reported Xinhua. The Information Team of the National Defence and Security Council said in the newspaper that the primary objective of this measure is fuel conservation. Therefore, officers and staff must refrain from any non-essential travel or vehicle use on these designated work-from-home days. It also encouraged private organisations and businesses to adopt similar arrangements whenever possible. In response to potential fuel shortages linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the government had previously implemented odd-even vehicle rotation systems and fuel rationing. Additionally, the government is working to secure fuel imports through various channels to ensure continued supply, it added.