Iran War Causes India's Energy Supply Crunch; PM Modi Reportedly Drastically Cuts Motorcade Size
Amidst soaring energy prices due to the Iran war, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'significantly' reduced the size of his motorcade to save fuel. He has also urged citizens to conserve energy and instructed the inclusion of electric vehicles in his convoy. India, a major oil importer, faces energy supply challenges due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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(Central News Agency, New Delhi, 13th, Comprehensive foreign reports) An Indian government source said today that Prime Minister Modi has 'significantly' reduced the size of his motorcade to save fuel. This comes after the Iran war triggered soaring energy prices, and just days after Modi urged the public to conserve.
Reuters reported that surging global energy prices are putting pressure on India's foreign exchange reserves. Modi (Narendra Modi) on the 10th called on the public to adopt austerity measures, including avoiding non-essential overseas travel, making more use of public transportation, reducing gold purchases, and cutting down on cooking oil.
However, some on Indian social media subsequently questioned the large motorcades of high-ranking government officials, Modi's domestic flight itineraries, and his upcoming visit to Europe aboard a prime ministerial special plane.
The source, who requested anonymity, said that Modi's motorcade has been reduced but still complies with the regulations of the 'Special Protection Group' (SPG), which is responsible for the Indian Prime Minister's security, ensuring necessary safety measures.
Modi's motorcade originally had about 12 vehicles, but the source did not disclose the exact current size.
The source pointed out that Modi reduced the size of his motorcade during his visits this week to his home state of Gujarat and the northeastern state of Assam; he also requested that electric vehicles be added to the motorcade when feasible, without purchasing any new cars.
India is the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, and most of its reliance on crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and cooking gas supplies must be transported through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now closed due to the war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
India has so far avoided raising gasoline and diesel prices, but given the Middle East situation, a price hike is considered imminent. (Compiled by: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150513
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(Central News Agency, New Delhi, 13th, Comprehensive foreign reports) An Indian government source said today that Prime Minister Modi has 'significantly' reduced the size of his motorcade to save fuel. This comes after the Iran war triggered soaring energy prices, and just days after Modi urged the public to conserve.
Reuters reported that surging global energy prices are putting pressure on India's foreign exchange reserves. Modi (Narendra Modi) on the 10th called on the public to adopt austerity measures, including avoiding non-essential overseas travel, making more use of public transportation, reducing gold purchases, and cutting down on cooking oil.
However, some on Indian social media subsequently questioned the large motorcades of high-ranking government officials, Modi's domestic flight itineraries, and his upcoming visit to Europe aboard a prime ministerial special plane.
The source, who requested anonymity, said that Modi's motorcade has been reduced but still complies with the regulations of the 'Special Protection Group' (SPG), which is responsible for the Indian Prime Minister's security, ensuring necessary safety measures.
Modi's motorcade originally had about 12 vehicles, but the source did not disclose the exact current size.
The source pointed out that Modi reduced the size of his motorcade during his visits this week to his home state of Gujarat and the northeastern state of Assam; he also requested that electric vehicles be added to the motorcade when feasible, without purchasing any new cars.
India is the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, and most of its reliance on crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and cooking gas supplies must be transported through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now closed due to the war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
India has so far avoided raising gasoline and diesel prices, but given the Middle East situation, a price hike is considered imminent. (Compiled by: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150513
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