Delhi's Drive to Austerity: Rising Fuel Costs Spur Action

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces measures to limit official vehicle usage by public representatives, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity amid rising global fuel prices. Gupta encourages Delhi residents to use public transport and carpool to tackle the energy crisis.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 13-05-2026 00:05 IST | Created: 13-05-2026 00:05 IST
Delhi's Drive to Austerity: Rising Fuel Costs Spur Action
Rekha Gupta
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In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity measures, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared a limitation on official vehicle use among ministers and officials.

Gupta, echoing Modi's concerns over global fuel prices, urged Delhi citizens to prioritize public transport and reduce reliance on private vehicles.

This initiative seeks to mitigate the effects of global energy supply uncertainties, encouraging responsible citizen behavior amidst an international crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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