Ecuador power rationing fails to cut demand; consumption nearly unchanged

Despite 48-hour power cuts, Ecuador's average electricity demand on October 7 was 4,321.1 MW, only slightly below the pre-rationing average of 4,400 MW. The minimal reduction suggests rationing is not effectively curbing consumption, likely due to limited enforcement or consumer adaptation. This raises concerns about the sustainability of the power grid and the effectiveness of government measures amid an ongoing energy crisis.