(260319) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian walks past a gas station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on March 17, 2026. Ethiopia has called for fuel conservation and accelerated adoption of alternative energy solutions as global oil supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East weigh on the country.

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