Ashwini Vaishnaw backs Modi call to cut fuel use and save foreign exchange

Published on 11 May 2026

He links daily fuel habits to foreign exchange survival

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to curb fuel consumption and avoid unnecessary imports like diesel and petrol, arguing India should conserve foreign exchange amid global uncertainty and the ongoing energy crisis. He also echoed Modi’s message about postponing gold purchases for a year, framing it as a practical step to reduce avoidable spending.

Ashwini Vaishnaw backed Modi’s push to reduce fuel consumption
Fuel imports like petrol and diesel are cited as avoidable foreign exchange drains
The government points to global uncertainty and an ongoing energy crisis
He echoed calls to delay gold jewellery purchases for a year

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Ashwini Vaishnaw backs Modi call to cut fuel use and save foreign exchange

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