Global Fuel Shortage Pushes Governments Toward Demand Controls (oilprice.com)

The article says fuel rationing and other demand-management measures are spreading as lost oil and diesel supply from Middle East tensions and related shipping disruptions tighten markets. It cites countries in Asia (including Indonesia and Bangladesh) and the first European case (Slovenia) using capped fuel purchases, alongside growing European calls for similar steps. While governments consider rationing and demand-reduction policies (like reduced driving and work-from-home), the piece warns that high prices and shortages will likely drive “demand destruction,” which could further weigh on economic activity until supply conditions improve.