Changing Consumer Behaviour

May 13, 2026

Narendra Modi acknowledged the Recently in Hyderabad, Prime Minister continuing crisis of war in West Asia as a terrifying reality. He said that patriotism is not just about sacrificing one’s life for the country, but also about living responsibly during times of economic crisis. The people of the country are currently facing a serious crisis, and we must fulfill our duty. What is this serious crisis? Everyone knows that India does not produce the crude oil it needs. India imports 85 percent of its crude oil, and one-quarter of all imported oil comes from Gulf countries via the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, containers filled with natural gas also come via this route. Tar for roads and fertilizer for farmers also come through this route. Now, the route is closed. The daily incidents of devastation indicate that talks and dialogue
are merely lip service, and the warring countries are hell-bent on destroying each other. Now, when there seems to be no hope of stopping the war despite repeated wishes, it is worrying that the path to Homruz will not open anytime soon. Prime Minister Narendra modi has appealed to the entire nation to change their consumer behavior. The Prime Minister believes that self-discipline and consumer behavior are the key to solving this crisis. He directly urged people to reducetheir petrol and diesel consumption by any means necessary, as we do not have sufficient oil wells and import crude oil from abroad. Now, as imports increase,
it will obviously have an adverse impact on the value of our rupee. To prevent its value from continuously declining against the dollar, the country must have adequate gold reserves to be used for its exchange transactions. Modi urged people to avoid unnecessary purchases of gold. Wedding celebrations in India are a popular tradition, dating back centuries. We consider gold a means of security, and gifts of gold are often given in abundance
at weddings. Modi says to avoid unnecessary gold purchases, but recently, the prices of gold and silver have risen so high that the average person can’t even afford them
for essential purchases. If we import 85 percent of our energy needs, sooner or later, our food, fuel, and fertilizer supplies will be severely impacted. The government is working tirelessly to address these crises and maintain supply chains. It also has the responsibility to conserve foreign exchange and safeguard gold reserves. Therefore, it is being urged
to change consumer behavior. Use petrol and diesel judiciously. In cities where metro services are available, travel by metro. If car travel is essential, consider carpooling. The Prime
Minister’s statement suggests that we may not be able to maintain our price control for long, as this war seems far from over. Therefore, even if behavior changes, will life still be comfortable? This question can be asked of the masterminds of this war.