Most people blame the government for the country's worsening economic/financial/fiscal 'crisis'.
an energy/fuel/water 'crisis' [=a time when there is not enough energy/fuel/water]
a 'hostage crisis' [=a situation in which someone is holding people as hostages]
(..) that a moment of chaos affords opportunities lost soon after. You say that as if you were the first man alive to think it. Yes, a crisis is an opportunity. What other brilliant insights have you brought me today? After the Lannisters and the Starks, (..)2012 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Old Gods and the New Season: 2 Episode 6