Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs

Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00pm, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the Iran war. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the curfew, which will come in from Saturday, stating that it would last for a month initially. "Shops, shopping centres, restaurants and cafes will all close at 9:00 pm on weekdays," he said, adding that on Thursdays and Fridays they will be allowed to stay