(Takeo): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called on citizens to conserve electricity and fuel to reduce daily expenses amid rising global energy prices, speaking on Saturday (Apr. 11) during a groundbreaking for the construction of the section II of the Funan Techo Canal in Takeo province.

He urged local authorities to improve electricity management, including reducing unnecessary public lighting while maintaining illumination in high-traffic and safety-critical areas.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet also instructed the Ministry of Education to assess the possibility of shifting some secondary-level students in urban areas to online learning if fuel pressures persist.

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei noted that rising fuel prices are affecting daily life and require timely, practical responses. He expressed hope that the crisis, driven by regional conflicts, will ease soon, while reaffirming the government’s readiness to introduce additional cost-saving measures in transport and energy use if needed.
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