Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has urged the Chief Minister to instruct Ministers and officials to reduce vehicle usage in government departments and avoid large convoys.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi’s appeal for citizens to reduce fuel use and postpone travel amid the global energy crisis, calling it “evidence of failure.” The remarks came after Narendra Modi urged austerity measures to conserve foreign exchange
Early rains in June reduced fuel demand in India, with diesel consumption falling after two months of growth. Petrol and LPG sales slowed slightly from May, while ATF rose year-on-year. Weather and rural activity influenced these shifts
Hyderabad’s U-turns, meant to ease traffic, have instead caused severe congestion, increased fuel consumption, and longer commutes, with drivers often resorting to wrong-side driving to avoid delays.