Madagascar declared a two‑week nationwide state of energy emergency in response to severe fuel shortages caused by the U.S. and Israel-Iran war, BBC reported on April 8. The junta said it can now stabilize the power sector, manage consumption and ensure continuity of public services, though specific measures remain unclear.

Most of Madagascar's oil comes from Oman via the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route affected by the conflict that began on Feb. 28, and the state of emergency sparked panic buying, reflecting growing public anxiety. Other African nations, including Gambia, Senegal, Zambia and Botswana, have implemented measures such as travel restrictions, tax suspensions, fuel levy cuts and rationing to mitigate the impact of the war on energy supplies.