- May 11, 2026
‘Until Situation Becomes Normal’: PM Modi Reiterates Call For WFH, Reduced Fuel Use
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PM Modi repeated his call to reduce fuel usage by using buses and electric vehicles and working from home until the situation normalises.
PM Modi addressing an event in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PMO)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his appeal for cost-cutting measures across the country in the wake of the economic challenges caused by the US-Iran war. The Prime Minister again urged citizens to cut fuel consumption by using public transport and electric vehicles, while also advocating work-from-home arrangements in both government and private offices.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Sardardham Hostel in Gujarat’s Vadodara, PM Modi emphasised the need for collective participation to reduce the burden on India’s foreign exchange reserves and import dependence, citing the soaring prices of imported goods as supply chains remain disrupted.
“A major share of India’s imports comes from crude oil. Unfortunately, the very region that supplies oil to a large part of the world is currently caught in a situation of conflict and instability. Therefore, until conditions return to normal, all of us will have to take small yet meaningful resolutions in our daily lives for the larger interest of the nation,” he said.
“I appeal to every citizen of my country to reduce the use of petrol-diesel as much as possible. Use the metro, make greater use of electric buses and public transport, and promote carpooling. Those who have a car should take more people along in one vehicle. Digital technology has now made so many things easy that technology’s assistance will also be very beneficial for us. It is essential that priority be given to virtual meetings and work from home in both government and private offices,” PM Modi further said.
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The Prime Minister also reiterated that a huge amount of India’s money is being spent on gold imports and called for temporarily halting purchases. He also vouched for “Vocal For Local”, prioritising locally manufactured products over foreign goods.
Modi also emphasised that whenever the country has gone through any crisis, every citizen has fulfilled their responsibility in a similar manner.
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The PM’s call signals wider concern over a prolonged conflict as the US-Iran war has entered its third month with no end in sight, after the latest peace effort suffered a blow when US President Donald Trump termed Iran’s response to a proposed agreement to end hostilities as “totally unacceptable.”
Indian equity markets ended sharply lower on Monday after PM Modi’s appeal for austerity measures and rising geopolitical tensions. The BSE Sensex closed down 1,312 points, or 1.70 per cent, at 76,015, while the Nifty 50 slipped 360 points, or 1.49 per cent, to settle at 23,815.
Consumption-linked sectors witnessed heavy selling pressure after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to curb fuel consumption, avoid unnecessary foreign travel and reduce dependence on imported commodities raised concerns over FY27 demand growth.
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