Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to use petroleum products judiciously amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Addressing an event in Hyderabad, Modi stressed the need for restraint in fuel consumption, as India largely imports fuel.
His remarks come as India grapples with an energy crunch triggered by the ongoing US-Iran war, which has disrupted supplies following a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil transit route.
Modi also highlighted India’s rapid progress in renewable and alternative energy, noting that the country has emerged among the world’s leading nations in solar power generation.
He said unprecedented strides have also been made in blending ethanol with petrol as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported fuels.
Modi inaugurated development projects worth around ₹9,400 crore in Telangana, including the four-laning of National Highway-167 and the development of the Zaheerabad Industrial Area.
