The move comes as the country faces mounting pressure on its energy infrastructure. Electricity demand tends to surge during evening hours, while hydropower generation has declined, creating a shortfall that must be met through fossil fuels. However, global fuel prices have risen sharply, partly due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, making energy production significantly more expensive.
To prevent a steep increase in electricity tariffs for consumers, officials are considering demand-management strategies such as scheduled outages. Power distribution companies have reportedly been instructed to inform consumers in advance, aiming to reduce the disruption caused by unannounced blackouts that have long frustrated residents.
