CTI Urges Indian Government to Reschedule IPL Matches and Cut Fuel Consumption

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has called on the Indian government to revise the schedule for remaining IPL matches, suggesting they be held at limited venues without spectators to reduce fuel consumption amid growing concerns over the global fuel crisis.

Mon May 18 2026

Call for IPL Rescheduling Amid Fuel Crisis

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged the Government of India to revise the schedule for the remaining IPL matches due to increasing concerns over fuel conservation amid the ongoing global fuel crisis. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal has written to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, demanding that the remaining IPL fixtures be conducted at a limited number of venues and without spectators to reduce fuel consumption. This move aligns with broader efforts across society, from government departments to ordinary citizens, to avoid unnecessary expenditure and conserve resources. The CTI chairman stated that the IPL should not remain untouched by the ongoing crisis.

Rising Fuel Prices and Government's Conservation Efforts

On May 15th, petrol and diesel prices increased by ₹3 per liter, ending a four-year freeze on fuel price revisions by state-owned oil marketing companies. Amid rising energy concerns caused by West Asia tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to cut fuel consumption, exercise restraint, and work from home. The CTI pointed out that an average IPL match with 50,000 spectators results in millions of liters of petrol and diesel consumption. Furthermore, chartered flights transporting IPL teams consume approximately 2,400 to 3,000 liters of ATF fuel per hour, contributing significantly to fuel expenditure.