The Supreme Court of India has introduced mandatory virtual hearings on Mondays and Fridays for June and July due to a worsening energy crisis influenced by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced the measures during a full court meeting, which also includes allowing up to 50% of registry staff to work from home for two days a week and encouraging judges to carpool to reduce fuel consumption. A circular issued by Supreme Court secretary general Bharat Parashar emphasized the need for stable video-conferencing facilities to facilitate these changes. This decision aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent call for the public to adopt fuel conservation practices, including carpooling and using public transport. In a related move, the Indian government raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre, marking the first retail fuel price hike in four years. The Reserve Bank of India has cautioned that if the West Asia conflict persists, higher fuel costs may eventually be passed on to consumers, given that India imports over 80% of its crude oil requirements.