IndiaUS-Iran ConflictOil Supply Chain CrisisNarendra ModiFuel Consumption
India PM Modi Urges Citizens to Cut Fuel Consumption, Avoid Foreign Travel Amid US-Iran Conflict
Published: May 11, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made seven appeals to Indians, urging them to prioritize work from home, reduce fuel consumption, and avoid foreign travel for a year, among other measures, to help the nation cope with the global oil supply chain crisis. The crisis was sparked by the US-Iran conflict, which has led to a significant rise in crude oil prices, affecting India, the world's third-largest oil importer.
The appeals, which also include reducing gold purchases, cutting down on cooking oil, and promoting the use of indigenous products, are aimed at reducing India's reliance on imported crude oil and mitigating the impact of rising fuel costs on the economy.
The US-Iran conflict has led to a rise in global crude oil prices, with the price exceeding $105 a barrel after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's peace proposals.
The Indian government's appeals are seen as a measure to limit the impact of the crisis on the nation's economy, which is heavily reliant on imported crude oil. The government has urged citizens to be responsible and adopt measures that will help reduce the nation's fuel consumption and promote self-reliance.
The immediate next steps will involve the government monitoring the impact of the appeals on the nation's fuel consumption and economy, with further measures likely to be announced in the coming days to address the ongoing crisis.