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Measures under consideration include school holidays until April 15, adoption of hybrid learning systems, and a regulated distribution of petrol and diesel through digital or coupon-based mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>Additional recommendations call for limiting fuel access to certain vehicles on designated days, enforcing strict work-from-home guidelines for private sector offices, and banning non-essential events. Public transport expansion, including metro and bus services, has also been suggested to reduce private vehicle usage.<\/p>\n<p>Energy-saving measures extend to public infrastructure, with proposals to switch off LED billboards and decorative lighting, operate streetlights on alternative modes after 10 pm, and further restrict market hours.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the package of recommendations aims to reduce fuel consumption while maintaining essential services and minimizing disruption to daily life during the national energy shortfall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In response to the ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by tensions in the Gulf region, the Punjab government has reportedly finalized a set of recommendations aimed at conserving fuel and ensuring equitable distribution across the province. According to sources, the Punjab Energy Department has submitted proposals including a fuel rationing system similar to the federal model. 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