Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people of India to cut down on petrol and diesel consumption amid supply disruptions due to the Middle East war.
“We have to reduce our use of petrol and diesel. In cities with metro lines, we should try to travel by metro…If we must use a car, then we should try to car pool,” he said, addressing a gathering in southern Telangana state.
He added that restrictions on use were also necessary to save foreign currency spent on fuel imports.
“We must also place a strong emphasis on saving foreign exchange, as petrol and diesel have become so expensive globally.”
Modi also urged people to resume energy-saving schemes that were in place during the Covid pandemic.
“We should prioritise work from home, online conferences, and virtual meetings again,” he said. –Agencies
