New 9 p.m. Closing Time for Businesses Implemented in Egypt
埃及實施企業晚上 9 點打烊新制
Starting March 28, 2026, the Egyptian government introduced a new energy-saving strategy, setting a mandatory 9:00 p.m. closing time for most commercial businesses.
自2026年3月28日起，埃及政府推行了一項新的節能策略，強制大多數商業商家在晚上9點打烊。
The move is a response to the rising cost of natural gas imports, which have surged due to regional instability.
此舉是為應對天然氣進口成本不斷攀升所作出的回應，該成本因區域不穩定而急劇上漲。
By limiting electricity consumption in non-essential areas, the government aims to reduce the strain on the national grid and prevent widespread power outages.
政府旨在透過限制非必要區域的電力消耗，減輕國家電網的負擔，並預防大規模停電。
While business owners have expressed concerns about potential revenue loss, the government views this as a vital step to manage the national budget and stabilize the energy supply during this global economic crisis.
儘管企業主對潛在的營收損失表示擔憂，政府仍視此為管理國家預算並在此全球經濟危機中穩定能源供應的關鍵舉措。
This initiative follows similar past efforts to navigate heatwaves and fuel shortages, reflecting Egypt's ongoing commitment to balancing economic activity with national resource security.
此舉效仿了過去為因應熱浪與燃料短缺所採取的類似努力，反映出埃及致力於平衡經濟活動與國家資源安全的持續承諾。
