Cook Islands urges tourists and residents to conserve energy amid fuel shortage

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

The government requests air conditioners be set to 25C, switched off when rooms are empty, and appliances unplugged to stretch limited diesel supplies.
Visitors are also encouraged to walk, cycle, or carpool for short trips as the nation prioritizes essential services during disrupted fuel shipments.
Reliant on imported diesel for electricity, the Cook Islands faces heightened vulnerability to supply disruptions, a challenge common among Pacific island nations.

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