Mauritius said on Wednesday it would introduce ​energy-saving measures, while South Sudan’s capital Juba will face electricity rationing, as African nations grapple with ‌fuel shortages triggered by the Iran conflict disrupting global oil supplies. Mauritius, which relies on imported fossil fuels, has seen its heavy fuel oil supply run low after a shipment expected on March 21 failed to arrive, leaving just 15-20 days of stock, Energy Minister Patrick ​Assirvaden said on Monday. A replacement cargo from Singapore is expected to arrive at the Indian Ocean ​island nation on April 1, he added. Restrictions announced on Wednesday include curbs on grid power ⁠for non-essential uses such as decorative lighting, swimming pool heating and fountains, the government said.

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