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Dorina Pojani, Associate Professor in Urban Planning, The University of Queensland

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

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The current fuel crisis, instigated by the war in the Middle East, has prompted countries to respond in different ways to ensure their fuel supply.

One popular measure has been directing people to work from home to save fuel. Many countries in Asia, including Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka and most recently, Malaysia, have implemented remote work orders for some workers or four-day work weeks.

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