India's Supreme Court Saves Fuel

May 15, 2026, 12:17
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

The Supreme Court of India wants to use less fuel. This is because fuel prices are going up.

Main Body

Wars in West Asia make oil expensive. India buys most of its oil from other countries. Now, fuel costs more money for everyone. Chief Justice Surya Kant says the court must change. In June and July, the court will use video calls on Mondays and Fridays. People do not need to travel to the court. Some staff can work from home two days a week. Also, the judges will share cars to go to work. This helps the country save energy.

Conclusion

The court uses new rules and remote work to save money and fuel.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The Power of "TO + VERB"

Look at these parts of the story:

  • "...want to use less fuel"
  • "...need to travel"
  • "...share cars to go to work"
  • "...remote work to save money"

What is happening? When we have a goal or a reason, we put to before the action word (verb).

Easy Rule: Action 1 β†’\rightarrow to β†’\rightarrow Action 2 (The Goal)

Examples for you:

  • I study β†’\rightarrow to learn English.
  • I go to the kitchen β†’\rightarrow to eat.
  • She calls her friend β†’\rightarrow to say hello.

πŸ› οΈ Quick Word Swap

In the text, we see: "Fuel costs more money."

Instead of saying "costs more money," you can use these A2 words:

  • Expensive β†’\rightarrow High price.
  • Cheap β†’\rightarrow Low price.

Example: Oil is expensive β†’\rightarrow Oil costs more money.

Vocabulary Learning

fuel (n.)
A liquid that powers cars and other machines.
Example:We need fuel for the car.
prices (n.)
The amount of money that something costs.
Example:The prices of food have gone up.
up (adv.)
In a higher position or level.
Example:The price went up.
costs (v.)
To need money to pay for something.
Example:The trip costs a lot of money.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods or services.
Example:I need more money for groceries.
travel (v.)
To go from one place to another.
Example:We travel by bus to school.
home (n.)
The place where you live.
Example:I work from home on Mondays.
save (v.)
To keep something for later use.
Example:We can save money by using less fuel.
court (n.)
A place where judges decide cases.
Example:The Supreme Court is in New Delhi.
judges (n.)
People who decide legal matters.
Example:The judges listened to both sides.
share (v.)
To use something together with others.
Example:We share cars to reduce pollution.
cars (n.)
Vehicles with four wheels that drive people.
Example:Many people own cars.
energy (n.)
The power that makes machines work.
Example:Using less energy helps the planet.
remote (adj.)
Far away in distance.
Example:Remote work means working from home.
rules (n.)
Instructions that tell people what to do.
Example:The new rules are easy to follow.
new (adj.)
Not old, recently made.
Example:I bought a new phone.
week (n.)
Seven days.
Example:The meeting will last one week.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:People like to travel.
everyone (pron.)
All people.
Example:Everyone is invited to the event.