Mayor Adam Azim of Male’ City has called on the government to outline its strategy for guaranteeing water security in the capital, highlighting that water generation in Male’ and numerous islands depends solely on diesel.

Azim commented on Monday as public anxiety escalated regarding the effects of the global oil crisis on the Maldives. In a post on X, he stated that the diesel supply in Male’ is enough for just one day at most, leading to concerns regarding the government's plan to address a possible shortage.

He stated that the government needs to create a definitive priority list for the allocation of the city’s diesel reserves and communicate its contingency plan to the public in case supplies deplete.

The worldwide oil deficiency has caused notable variations in fuel costs in the Maldives, leading to demands for more decisive and strategic measures from the government.

The crisis has been exacerbated by the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, which poses a risk to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow route through which nearly 20 percent of global oil shipments pass. The strait, measuring just 21 nautical miles at its narrowest section, serves as an essential passage for Middle Eastern oil destined for Asian markets.