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PM Modi urges restrained use of petrol and diesel to cut foreign exchange and war risk
India
Published on 10 May 2026
His warning ties imported fuel to global war fallout
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Indians to use petrol, diesel, and gas with restraint, arguing that limiting imports can save foreign exchange. He linked excess dependence on imported petroleum to reducing exposure to war-related disruptions. Modi also highlighted India’s progress in solar power and ethanol blending, and inaugurated and laid foundations for projects worth about Rs 9,400 crore in Telangana.
- Modi urged careful, limited use of petrol diesel and gas
- He said reducing imports can save foreign exchange
- Imported fuel dependence could heighten sensitivity to war impacts
- Solar expansion and ethanol blending were highlighted in the push
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