What is energy lockdown? India issues clarification as other Asian nations prepare for worst-case scenarios

Asian governments are bracing for potentially devastating energy shortages triggered by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, while the United States works on proposals to bring the war to a close. The fallout from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, is already hitting hard across the region. Many countries have responded with emergency conservation measures, including shorter work weeks for government offices, switching off non-essential street lighting, and shutting down fuel stations due to dwindling supplies. What does ‘energy lockdown’ mean? As the crisis deepens, the phrase “energy lockdown” is rapidly…