Modi asks Indians to WFH again as fuel costs rise and reserves come under strain

Published on 11 May 2026

WFH is pitched to cut fuel use and travel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to revive Covid-era habits by working from home and using virtual meetings. His message comes amid global economic uncertainty, rising fuel prices, and a push to strengthen energy security. Modi also called for reducing unnecessary foreign travel and limiting gold purchases to conserve foreign exchange reserves.

Modi wants a return to WFH and virtual meetings
Rising fuel prices are driving the energy security push
Unnecessary foreign travel should be curtailed
Gold purchases cited as a factor affecting foreign reserves

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Modi asks Indians to WFH again as fuel costs rise and reserves come under strain

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