Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “need of the hour” message on May 10, 2026, amid the West Asia oil products crisis advocated for conscious, need-based usage of petroleum products.
He urged citizens to use petrol, diesel, and gas with strict restraint. He emphasized that judicious use protects foreign exchange and reduces the war’s economic impact on India.
The government is promoting alternative energy, such as solar power and increasing ethanol blending to decrease dependency.
The Prime Minister underscored that this restraint is necessary for the country’s economic security, similar to how India managed crises together during the pandemic.
News Edit KV Raman
