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Modi urges fuel cuts and energy security but adds surprising one year lifestyle pause
India
Published on 11 May 2026
Postpone gold and foreign travel for a year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to conserve fuel to strengthen energy security, calling for less petrol and diesel use through public transport, carpooling, and electric vehicles. He also asked citizens to delay gold purchases and foreign travel for a year. Mahindra Group CEO Anish Shah praised the move, saying it can speed the shift to cleaner energy.
- Modi pushes fuel conservation to boost energy security
- Citizens urged to cut petrol diesel and switch mobility habits
- A one year ask includes postponing gold and foreign travel
- Mahindra CEO says the steps can accelerate cleaner energy adoption
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