Hundreds of thousands in Puerto Rico face 48-hour rotating water shutoffs as authorities implement rationing due to a severe drought that has severely depleted the Carraízo reservoir.
Russia is experiencing a significant fuel deficit due to Ukrainian drone attacks disabling about a quarter of its refining capacity. Long lines at petrol stations and rationing are common, with authorities scrambling to manage supplies, enforce export bans, and seek imports.
Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries have led to widespread fuel shortages and rationing across Russia, causing frustration among motorists and impacting the agricultural sector. President Putin acknowledged the "temporary" issues, but analysts suggest repairs will take months, prolonging the crisis.
U.S. doctors face critical shortages of essential chemotherapy drugs like ifosfamide, cisplatin, and carboplatin due to manufacturing issues and shipping delays, leading to fears of rationing and difficult treatment decisions for cancer patients, with global impacts also noted.
Consulting firm Accenture is reportedly rationing AI token usage among its employees, a reversal from earlier encouragement for widespread adoption. This shift is driven by unpredictable AI costs and leadership questions regarding the value derived from current spending.
Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian oil refineries have led to fuel shortages and rationing in 53 regions. The strikes have disrupted an estimated 20% of Russia's refining capacity, impacting key facilities like the Moscow refinery.
Ukraine's chief of staff stated ending the war by winter is realistic, while Kyiv faced heavy Russian attacks. France detained a Russian oil tanker, and dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone incident in Romania.
Australian government documents reveal plans for retail fuel rationing, including a "maximum transaction value per vehicle per day," as a worst-case scenario. This comes amid warnings from the International Energy Agency about dwindling global oil stocks.
Petrol and diesel prices increased by Rs 3 per litre in India due to rising global energy costs amid the West Asia conflict, with prices now above Rs 100 in several cities.
Petrol and diesel prices increased by Rs 3 per litre in major Indian cities due to global energy price hikes amid the West Asia conflict, with CNG prices also rising in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.
No rationing; steps taken to avert shortage
Untenable demand has Anthropic exploring new approaches to rationing its service.
