Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people of to cut down on petrol and diesel consumption amid supply disruptions due to the Middle East war.<\/p>\n
India is one of the few countries in the region that has not increased the prices of petrol and diesel for domestic consumers or rationed supplies.<\/p>\n
But it has increased prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) \u2014 a primary cooking fuel in this country \u2014 after disruptions following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which led to Iran\u2019s near-total blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to reduce our use of petrol and diesel. In cities with metro lines, we should try to travel by metro \u2026 If we must use a car, then we should try to car pool,\u201d he said, addressing a gathering in southern Telangana state.<\/p>\n
He added that restrictions on use were also necessary to save foreign currency spent on fuel imports.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must also place a strong emphasis on saving foreign exchange, as petrol and diesel have become so expensive globally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Modi also urged people to resume energy-saving schemes that were in place during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should prioritise work from home, online conferences, and virtual meetings again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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