Mahloof stated that the government is closely monitoring and managing the economic impact on the Maldives as global oil prices rise due to the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Praising government policies, he assured the public that fuel supplies would remain stable as the Maldives receives direct shipments from Oman—a logistical arrangement that has been in place for years. Mahloof also directed criticism toward journalists, though no evidence has surfaced on social media or news websites of reporters celebrating the war or publishing content to that effect.
