The war in West Asia has triggered a significant LPG shortage and price hike in India, forcing a shift back to traditional fuels like firewood

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The war in West Asia has triggered a significant LPG shortage and price hike in India, forcing a shift back to traditional fuels like firewood.

Background

India's cooking gas supply is facing disruption due to geopolitical conflict in West Asia. The shortage has led to restaurants scaling back menus and hotels reducing offerings to basic beverages.

Facts for Prelims

• FactAlternative fuels mentioned by government: Coal

For Mains

Q. Analyze the vulnerabilities in India's energy infrastructure caused by over-dependence on imported fuels and suggest measures to achieve energy security.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Supply chain vulnerability: High sensitivity of domestic cooking fuel to geopolitical shifts in West Asia
• Energy transition friction: Difficulty in shifting household demand from LPG to alternative fuels like coal
• Food security link: Impact of rising cooking fuel costs on the hospitality sector and restaurant operations

Keywords: Energy Security · Import Dependency · Supply Chain Vulnerability · Geopolitical Risk · Energy Infrastructure

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