PM Fuel-Saving Appeal Push Live: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes metro ride to save fuel, interacts with passengers

A fuel station in Chandigarh that allegedly triggered panic by putting up unauthorised posters on fuel dispensing machines is now facing administrative action.

According to officials, an explanation notice has been issued to the petrol pump, and further action will be taken in accordance with HPCL guidelines and directions from the UT Administration.

The Haryana Cabinet on Monday approved new rules for granting aggregator licences, making it mandatory for all vehicles added to the fleets of cab aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce companies in NCR areas to run on cleaner fuels.

Under the new policy, petrol and diesel vehicles will not be allowed for such services in NCR regions, and only CNG, electric vehicles (EVs), battery-operated vehicles (BOVs) or vehicles using other cleaner fuels can be inducted into aggregator fleets.

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said India’s crude oil imports from Russia have continued irrespective of any American waiver, stressing that purchases are driven by commercial considerations.

“We were buying crude from Russia before the waiver, during the waiver and we continue to do so now. The key factor for us is commercial viability,” she said.

Sharma also asserted that there is no shortage of crude oil supplies, adding that India has secured adequate procurement arrangements and any waiver-related developments would not affect the country’s energy supplies.

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Petroleum Ministry added that the government has urged consumers to avoid panic buying and purchase fuel only as required.

The government said it could not predict when the next fuel price revision would take place, as state-run oil marketing companies continue to remain under pressure due to high global crude oil prices.

Amid the Middle East crisis that has rocked rumours of fuel shortage, Indian Oil Corp states, "Our teams are working tirelessly to ensure all fuel stations operate normally. Stay calm, stay informed, do not believe in rumors. Rely only on official information."

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to save fuel, Delhi Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Manjinder Sirsa, was seen travelling by metro on Monday. He also interacted with his fellow passengers during the ride.

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma said that it took him less time to reach his office by metro than travelling by car.

Like other Delhi cabinet ministers, Verma on Monday travelled by metro after Delhi CM Rekha Gupta called for a metro Monday in an attempt to save fuel in line with Prime Minister Modi's call.

Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh, on Monday, travelled by metro, after PM Modi appealed to the nation to cut down on fuel consumption.

Following the Prime Minister's appeal, several prominent leaders across the country were seen travelling by rickshaws, bicycles, and public transport, while citizens also began carpooling to commute.

In stark contrast, a massive convoy featuring hundreds of tractors and cars was witnessed during an event for BJP leader and Meerut District Panchayat Chief, Gaurav Chaudhary. Videos of the incident have since gone viral on social media. Accusations have emerged that BJP leaders themselves are blowing the Prime Minister's request into the wind. Responding to the matter, BJP leader and Meerut District Panchayat Chief Gaurav Chaudhary stated that he had arrived at the village event in just his personal vehicle, and it was the local villagers who had brought the tractors and cars. He maintained that he had nothing to do with those vehicles and tractors.

In fact, it is reported that villagers had organised a thanksgiving ceremony for the Meerut District Panchayat Chief and BJP leader Gaurav Chaudhary on Sunday in Kazamabad Goon, a village under the Siwalkhas assembly constituency in Meerut. When Gaurav Chaudhary arrived there, a massive convoy of tractors and cars was seen, videos of which subsequently went viral on social media. Looking at the videos, it appeared clear that the Prime Minister's appeal was completely ignored. Allegations were made that the District Panchayat Chief paraded the convoy through the village simply to showcase his power. A 'Ragini' (folk music) programme was also organised as part of the welcome ceremony for District Panchayat Chief Gaurav Chaudhary, raising several questions about the event.

Regarding the matter, District Panchayat Chief Gaurav Chaudhary clarified that he had reached the programme in the village using only his single vehicle. He stated that the villagers had organised the Thanksgiving ceremony, and he had no connection to the tractors and cars. According to him, those vehicles belonged to the local villagers and remained strictly within the village, with not a single car or tractor moving outside the village boundaries.

(Usman Chaudhary inputs)

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took a metro ride on Monday to save fuel after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation to cut down on fuel consumption.

She was also seen interacting with fellow passengers during the ride.

Manoj Tiwari, BJP MP from North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, took a metro ride on Monday after PM Modi appealed to the nation to curb the consumption of fuel.

The MP seemed happy after he got a seat on the metro. He also said that the metro was not very crowded.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the nation to cut down on fuel consumption, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood was seen taking metro ride to save fuel. He was spotted interacting with a few passengers.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the people to cut down on fuel consumption, Haryana Ministers were seen bicycling to a cabinet meeting held at the Haryana Secretariat building.

Ministers Krishan Bedi and Gaurav Gautam arrived at the meeting riding bicycles. While talking about the development, Gautam urged government employees and his colleagues to make similar efforts to save fuel.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also arrived at the meeting with a reduced convoy of four cars.

(Aman Bhardwaj inputs)

The Vice President of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Kuldeep Singh Chahal, used an EV auto to arrive at the Seva Teerth Metro station. His move came in line with the Prime Minister's fuel-saving appeal.

Traditional horse-driven tongas are witnessing a revival in Jammu’s RS Pura border belt after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel. Once a key mode of transport between Jammu and Sialkot before Independence, tongas have survived in parts of the region for over 70 years. Locals are increasingly using them for short village commutes, while tourists are embracing the rides as part of border tourism. Operators say fuel-free transport is regaining popularity due to rising awareness about conservation. Visitors also see tonga rides as a way to preserve cultural heritage and experience rural traditions.

-PTI

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government of raising petrol and diesel prices after elections to avoid political fallout. He said the move reflects poor planning, has worsened inflation, and is hurting poor households by making essential goods increasingly unaffordable.

-ANI

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will travel by the Delhi Metro on May 18 under the "Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan" and "Metro Monday" campaigns. She will reach ITO Metro Station at 11:45 AM to promote public transport use and encourage fuel conservation among citizens.

-Sushant Mehra input