Modi Urges Fuel Restraint Amid West Asia Oil Crisis While Launching Major Projects in Telangana
Modi's 'need of the hour' message amid West Asia oil crisis: ‘Use petrol, gas, diesel with great restraint’
Hindustan Times
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel amidst the West Asia oil crisis, emphasizing the need for judicious use of petroleum products. During a project inauguration in Telangana, he highlighted India's advancements in renewable energy and infrastructure development, including a ₹1,700 crore textile park.
- 01Modi calls for restraint in fuel consumption due to the West Asia oil crisis.
- 02India's energy strategy includes promoting renewable energy and reducing reliance on imports.
- 03The Prime Minister inaugurated projects worth ₹9,400 crore in Telangana.
- 04Key projects include a textile park and improvements to highways and railways.
- 05The government aims to diversify energy sources with LPG and CNG initiatives.
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During an event in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the importance of using petroleum products judiciously due to the ongoing oil crisis in West Asia, particularly the US-Iran conflict affecting supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz. He stated, “the need of the hour is to use petrol, gas, diesel and such things with great restraint,” highlighting that this approach would conserve foreign exchange and mitigate the war's adverse effects. Modi noted India's significant progress in renewable energy, particularly in solar power and ethanol blending, as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on imported fuels. He inaugurated development projects worth approximately ₹9,400 crore (roughly $1.13 billion USD), including the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal, which is India's first fully functional PM MITRA Park, designed to enhance the textile value chain. Other projects involve highway upgrades and railway enhancements, reflecting the government's commitment to modern infrastructure and energy diversification.
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The emphasis on fuel restraint may lead to changes in consumer behavior regarding fuel usage, potentially affecting prices and availability. Additionally, the development projects aim to boost local employment and infrastructure.
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