There has been a steady rise in the import of petroleum products in India in recent decades. Which of the following is not a reason in this regard?

Both 1 and 2

There has been a steep rise in the import of petroleum products in the last decades. It is used not only as a fuel but also as an industrial raw material. It indicates the tempo of rising industrialisation and a better standard of living. Sporadic price rise in the international market is another reason for the same.