PM Modi Urges Fuel Restraint Amid Escalating West Asia Oil Crisis Concerns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to use petrol, diesel and cooking gas with restraint as India faces growing energy concerns linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking at a public event in Hyderabad, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth around ₹9,400 crore, Modi stressed the importance of reducing unnecessary fuel consumption to minimise the economic impact of the crisis.

The Prime Minister’s remarks come amid disruptions in global oil supplies following the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. India, which imports a major portion of its crude oil requirements, has been closely monitoring the evolving situation as global energy markets remain volatile.

Addressing the gathering, Modi said the “need of the hour” was to use imported petroleum products only when necessary. He noted that restrained consumption of petrol, diesel and gas would not only help conserve foreign exchange reserves but also reduce the indirect economic impact of the ongoing war situation. His comments reflected growing concerns over rising fuel costs and potential supply pressures resulting from geopolitical tensions in the region.

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The Prime Minister also highlighted India’s progress in renewable and alternative energy sectors, saying the country has emerged as one of the leading nations in solar power generation. He pointed to the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels through initiatives such as ethanol blending in petrol, which has been expanded significantly in recent years as part of India’s energy diversification strategy.

Modi further said the Centre’s energy policy has focused on multiple fronts, including expanding access to clean cooking fuel and developing alternative fuel infrastructure. He stated that after achieving large-scale LPG coverage across households, the government is now concentrating on increasing affordable piped gas connections and strengthening a CNG-based ecosystem across cities and transport networks.

The Prime Minister’s comments come at a time when global markets are closely tracking developments in West Asia, with concerns that prolonged disruptions could impact fuel prices, inflation and supply chains worldwide. India has been accelerating its push towards renewable energy and domestic alternatives in an effort to reduce long-term vulnerability to international oil market shocks.

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