Millions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians marked Good Friday in Addis Ababa under the shadow of severe fuel shortages and soaring commodity prices linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. Staple festive goods such as livestock have nearly doubled in cost, with residents reporting sheep and poultry prices far beyond their reach, while taxi drivers described waiting up to three days at fuel stations with no guarantee of supply. The Ethiopian government has introduced emergency measures including remote work directives and food price controls, but residents say the impact has been minimal as the country prepares for Fasika, its Easter Sunday celebration.