Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the country's 1.4 billion citizens to work from home, avoid travel, and stop buying gold, as the ongoing Iran War continues to send energy costs soaring. The call was made on Sunday, May 10, 2026, according to official statements.
Modi urged a return to work-from-home practices and reduced non-essential travel to conserve fuel. He specifically asked citizens to refrain from purchasing gold, a traditional Indian investment, to help stabilize the economy amid rising energy prices linked to the conflict in Iran.
The appeal comes as global oil prices have surged due to disruptions in the Middle East, impacting India's import-dependent economy. No specific legal measures were announced, but the government emphasized voluntary compliance to ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
