Cut fuel use Modi tells Indians amid Iran war crisis

"“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,” Modi said. He also suggested getting back to the work-from-home culture that became the widely adopted norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that it would help the country use less fuel."

"“During the coronavirus period, we developed many systems of work from home, online meetings, and video conferences, and we even became accustomed to them,” the prime minister said, adding that restarting these practices was in “ national interest” and the “need of the hour”."

"Modi urged Indians to postpone unnecessary overseas travel, including for destination weddings, and avoid non-essential purchase of gold for at least one year to reduce the burden on foreign exchange. “We must also place a strong emphasis on saving foreign exchange, as petrol and diesel have become so expensive globally,” he said."

"He called on families in India to reduce their cooking oil consumption, deeming the move as both healthy and patriotic. “Patriotism is not only about the willingness to sacrifice one's life on the border. In these times, it is about saving foreign exchange and reducing consumption,” he said."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in India to cut consumption of petrol, diesel, and edible oil to save foreign exchange reserves amid pressures from the Middle East crisis. He encouraged travel by metro where available, use of public transport, and carpooling if a car is needed. He recommended restarting work-from-home practices, including online meetings and video conferences, to reduce fuel use. He asked citizens to postpone unnecessary overseas travel, including destination weddings, and avoid non-essential gold purchases for at least one year. He also urged families to reduce cooking oil consumption, describing it as healthy and patriotic.

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