Fuel-saving ideasRe: "PM apologises for fuel 'chaos'", (BP, March 28). The Anutin government is scrambling to adjust to the reality of an unwelcome war triggered by Israel and the USA against Iran. For example, in two states of Australia, public transport is being made free to incentivise people not to drive. If free, public transport will now appeal to many that preferred using their cars before. To conserve fuel, Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays as public holidays for government institutions such as schools and universities.

Source: Bangkok Post April 01, 2026 22:30 UTC