The consumption of petroleum should be conserved. We need to adopt some austerity measures. The people should cooperate with us.

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

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.

Saving petrol is saving India's money. This is a sense of patriotism. The country can be energy-independent by energy conservation. I appeal to the other ministers also to do this.

Fuel conservation is as important as fuel production.

The consumption of petroleum should be conserved. We need to adopt some austerity measures. The people should cooperate with us.

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