Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges Indians to adopt “nationally responsible” lifestyle changes to reduce fuel consumption and mitigate the economic impact of a global energy crisis. Speaking in Hyderabad, he links the push to rising oil prices and an ongoing West Asia situation. Modi calls for reviving COVID-era practices, including work-from-home and virtual meetings, as well as using alternatives to private travel. He specifically encourages greater use of public transport, including metros, and promotes carpooling to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. Modi also advises people to consider electric vehicles as part of efforts to lower fuel use. In addition to transport-related steps, he urges restraint in discretionary spending, including avoiding unnecessary foreign travel and limiting gold purchases. The overall message across reports is that citizens can help conserve fuel and foreign exchange through a combination of reduced travel, shared and public transport options, and greater use of digital work and communications.