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Ashwini Vaishnaw warns truce far away as West Asia war hits India fuel and costs
India
Published on 11 May 2026
Citizens urged to cut fuel use and costs now
As West Asia tensions drag on, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a full truce is still far away and could spill into India’s economy. Echoing PM Narendra Modi, he urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption and adopt cost-cutting steps like more work from home. With India heavily dependent on energy imports, officials stress the need to stay prepared despite relative policy stability so far.
- Vaishnaw says the West Asia truce is still far off
- PM Modi and the Centre urge fuel cuts and cost discipline
- Energy import dependence leaves India vulnerable to shocks
- Policies are said to have kept stability for now
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