We need to do more to conserve fuel or face tougher choices such as steep price increase or even quantitative restrictions.

I am not suggesting that just by taking the Metro, I will save billions. But I hope others will follow.

India has large proven reserves of gas that remain unexploited.

Fuel conservation is a necessity, and I have to be the first person to set the example.

By 2020, 50 percent of imports should be reduced, which should become 75 percent by 2025. By 2030, India should be energy independent.

Fuel conservation is as important as fuel production.

I have written to Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, asking him to consider 'staggered office timings' for government offices, which will help in decongesting road traffic during peak hours.