Madagascar declares 15-day state of energy emergency
According to a presidential communique, this situation is attributable in particular to the repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East, which have disrupted energy supplies and public services in Madagascar.
Parked passenger vans at a station in Antananarivo Madagascar. Since mid-March, petroleum stations in the country have faced insufficient storage capacity or temporary stock shortages. (Photo by Anadolu via AFP)
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ANTANANARIVO — The Malagasy government declared on April 7, 2026, a state of energy emergency across the entire territory for a period of 15 days to address a major energy supply crisis currently affecting the country.
According to a presidential communique, this situation is attributable in particular to the repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East, which have disrupted energy supplies and public services in Madagascar.
The government said that this state of emergency would allow for the implementation of rapid and targeted measures to restore energy supplies, ensure the continuity of essential services, and maintain the proper functioning of the national economy.
The ongoing energy crisis also impacts public order, security, and institutional stability, the communique added.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to mobilise all necessary resources to overcome this crisis and limit its effects on the daily lives of the population.
According to local media, since mid-March, petroleum stations in Madagascar have faced insufficient storage capacity or temporary stock shortages.
The country's supply of refined petroleum depends heavily on imports, particularly from Oman.