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]
(..) - Goodness! - Rico's gonna have my behind. Claire? - What? - I'm sorry. I can see you're entertaining. I wouldn't ask if this weren't a genuine crisis. David's not here, Nate's camping. I'm gonna need your help. Would you mind asking your friend, please? Stay here. (..)2003 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Making Love Work Season: 3 Episode 6