With energy prices rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to embrace voluntary austerity to protect the economy from the fallout of the war in Iran. But residents say they are already at their limit.

PM Modi urges citizens to conserve fuel, limit gold purchases, and embrace remote work amid the West Asia crisis.

India is particularly exposed to the Iran oil shock as 50% of its crude oil imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

State leaders implement austerity measures, reducing convoy sizes and promoting public transport in response to PM Modi's appeal for resource efficiency.

With energy prices rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to embrace voluntary austerity to protect the economy from the fallout of the war in Iran. But residents…