PM Modi urges fuel conservation amid West Asia conflict, says people must help nation overcome challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Centre was making efforts to protect citizens from the economic fallout of ongoing global conflicts, while urging people to adopt responsible fuel consumption practices to help the country navigate the crisis.

Addressing a rally organised by Telangana BJP here, he said, due to the war, prices of petrol and fertilizer increased a lot due to war.

He said, “Today, the need of the hour is to use petrol, gas, diesel and similar resources with restraint. We must use imported petroleum products only as needed. This will not only save foreign exchange but also reduce the adverse impact of war."

PM Modi also encouraged wider use of electric vehicles to reduce dependence on imported fuel.

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“Because of the war, prices of petrol and fertilisers have increased significantly,” Modi said, adding that countries across the world were struggling to manage the consequences of supply-chain disruptions.

“When there is pressure on the supply chain, difficulties increase despite various efforts to overcome the crisis,” he said.

Emphasising that the Centre was trying to shield citizens from the adverse effects of the global situation, Modi said the current challenges required collective participation and responsible behaviour from every citizen.

“During this global crisis, keeping the country above all else, we have to take resolutions,” he said.

A major resolution should be the judicious use of petrol and diesel, he said.

Stating that the BJP govt was formed in Bengal with a massive majority, Modi asserted that he saw Bengal’s enthusiasm in Telangana. He also said that people of Telangana want a change.

”People of West Bengal defeated the dictatorial model,” he said.

With inputs from agencies