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Summary for Monday, March 30, 2026:
• Impact of the war in the Middle East. The world is facing not only rising oil prices but also a potential oil shortage, according to analysts at JPMorgan. With Mauritius relying 90% on imports of these resources for electricity production, the country could find itself in a dire situation.
• The price of a 12-kilogram gas cylinder increases by 60 rupees. Consumers are left disheartened. What other austerity measures should Mauritians expect in the coming days? Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection, Michael Sik Yuen, will shed light on this in "Soirée sans Filtre" this Monday on Teleplus.
• It has been thirteen years since the deadly floods of 2013. In just 90 minutes, Port-Louis faced devastation. The toll: 11 lives lost. For the relatives of the victims, the pain remains fresh.
• Mobile phones at school may soon be a thing of the past. The Ministry of Education is ready to introduce a law regarding this.
• Abroad: Donald Trump praises a regime change in Iran and support from Israel.
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