Shimla, May 14 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Principal Media Advisor Naresh Chauhan on Thursday said that while appeals for fuel conservation are welcome, the Union Government should clearly explain its economic preparedness to tackle any possible global economic crisis, rising fuel prices and inflationary pressures.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Chauhan said the recent appeal regarding fuel conservation had already created concern among people, with gold prices and demand witnessing a sharp rise due to apprehensions over possible economic uncertainty.

"People have started feeling that some difficult situation may arise in the coming time. If fuel and gas prices are going to increase further globally, then the Government of India mu...