Countries in South Asia, which are home to a significant portion of the world's population, are grappling with an energy crisis exacerbated by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. In India, the government has responded by slashing excise duties on petrol and diesel, imposing windfall taxes on aviation fuel and diesel exports, and redirecting gas supplies to key sectors. Pakistan has implemented a 50% cut in fuel allowances for government departments and shortened the work week to four days to reduce fuel consumption. Bangladesh has restricted office hours and shopping mall operations, while also banning decorative lighting. Nepal has raised petrol and diesel prices and doubled the price of aviation fuel to avoid supply disruptions. Sri Lanka declared a public holiday to extend fuel supplies and reduced public transport services. Meanwhile, the Maldives is seeking fuel supplies from India and has raised fuel prices to maintain availability.