India Asks People to Save Money and Fuel

May 11, 2026, 20:30
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Prime Minister Modi wants India to buy fewer things from other countries. He wants to save money because the US and Iran are fighting.

Main Body

The price of oil is very high. Modi says people should work from home and use buses or electric cars. He asks people to stop buying gold and stop traveling to other countries for weddings. The government says India has enough oil for 60 days. But oil companies are losing a lot of money every day. The government also wants to stop big building projects for two years to save fuel. Some people like these plans. Other people say the government is failing. The stock market went down and the Indian rupee is now worth less money. Jewelry workers are worried about their jobs.

Conclusion

India is trying to save energy and keep fuel prices low during this difficult time.

Learning

💡 The "Want" Pattern

In this story, we see how to talk about goals and desires using the word want. At A2 level, you need to know that want changes based on who is doing the action.

The Rule:

  • I / You / We / They →\rightarrow want
  • He / She / It →\rightarrow wants

Examples from the text:

  • "Prime Minister Modi wants India to buy fewer things..."
  • "He wants to save money..."
  • "The government also wants to stop big building projects..."

Why this matters: Notice that "Modi," "He," and "The government" are all treated as one person or one group (He/It), so we add the -s.

Quick Guide:

  • Person →\rightarrow Wants →\rightarrow Action
  • Modi →\rightarrow wants →\rightarrow to save money.

Vocabulary Learning

price (n.)
the amount of money needed to buy something
Example:The price of oil is very high.
oil (n.)
a liquid used for fuel and cooking
Example:The price of oil is very high.
high (adj.)
having a great height or amount
Example:The price of oil is very high.
work (v.)
to do a job or task
Example:Modi says people should work from home.
home (n.)
the place where you live
Example:Modi says people should work from home.
stop (v.)
to cease doing something
Example:He asks people to stop buying gold.
buying (v.)
purchasing something
Example:He asks people to stop buying gold.
gold (n.)
a precious metal used for jewelry
Example:He asks people to stop buying gold.
travel (v.)
to go from one place to another
Example:He asks people to stop traveling to other countries.
market (n.)
a place where goods are sold or traded
Example:The stock market went down.
rupee (n.)
the currency used in India
Example:The Indian rupee is now worth less money.
jobs (n.)
positions that people work for
Example:Jewelry workers are worried about their jobs.
energy (n.)
power that makes things work
Example:India is trying to save energy.
fuel (n.)
substance used to power engines
Example:The government also wants to stop big building projects to save fuel.
low (adj.)
having a small amount or small height
Example:India is trying to keep fuel prices low.