India is one of the few countries in the region that has not increased the prices of petrol and diesel for domestic consumers or rationed supplies.

Amid elevated global crude oil prices and an energy crisis triggered by the U.S.-Iran war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for a collective participation to help the country…

India is one of the few countries in the region that has not increased the prices of petrol and diesel for domestic consumers or rationed supplies.

Modi appealed to Indians to cut fuel use, overseas travel and gold purchases as the Middle East conflict exposes India’s heavy reliance on imported energy.

The Indian prime minister stressed the importance of fuel economy, called for a return to working from home and a review of consumption habits

He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.

The austerity measures are aimed at dealing with oil and gas shortages and conserving foreign exchange.