‘Work from home,’ encourages the world’s energy watchdog

1. Work from home where possible: displaces oil use from commuting, particularly where jobs are suitable for remote work.

2. Reduce highway speed limits by at least 10 km/h: lower speeds reduce fuel use for passenger cars, vans and trucks.

3. Encourage public transport: a shift from private cars to buses and trains can quickly reduce oil demand.

4. Alternate private car access to roads in large cities on different days: number-plate rotation schemes can reduce congestion and fuel-intensive driving.

5. Increase car sharing and adopt efficient driving practices: higher car occupancy and eco-driving can lower fuel consumption quickly.

6. Efficient driving for road commercial vehicles and delivery of goods: better driving practices, vehicle maintenance and load optimisation can cut diesel use.

7. Divert LPG use from transport: shifting bi-fuel and converted vehicles from LPG to gasoline can preserve LPG for cooking and other essential needs.

8. Avoid air travel where alternative options exist: reducing business flights can quickly ease pressure on jet fuel markets.

9. Where possible, switch to other modern cooking solutions: encouraging electric cooking and other modern options can reduce reliance on LPG.

10. Leverage flexibility with petrochemical feedstocks and implement short-term efficiency and maintenance measures: industry can help free up LPG for essential uses while reducing oil consumption through quick operational improvements.