For eight years, the North African country of Egypt had a fixed timetable all year round, but due to the energy crisis, today the Egyptian government has returned to it. Since the end of April, clocks have been turned back an hour so that it stays lighter for longer. The measure should ensure that less energy is used.
Like Europe, Africa is still suffering from the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Last year, the Egyptians then hatched plans to use less energy so they could export more gas again. It is one of the country’s most important export commodities which is expected to support the economy. And this is badly needed according to the cabinet, because the country is in a deep economic crisis.
History repeats itself
History seems to repeat itself, because in the 20th century many countries have already introduced summer time to save energy. This mostly started around WW1. After the war the measure disappeared again, but during the oil crisis of 1973, daylight saving time made its definitive reappearance in Europe.
Source: BNR
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