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India's LPG Shortage Sparks Rationing and Diversification Efforts

3/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

India faces a nationwide cooking gas shortage due to Middle East conflict, which affects restaurants and households.
The Delhi district government has imposed a 25-day gap between LPG bookings.
In Tamil Nadu, hostels reduce LPG-intensive dishes.
Nepal is rationing LPG to guard against disruptions.
India will diversify LPG imports from the United States and Canada and has invoked emergency powers to boost production, with officials saying the supply remains secure.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Oil Crisis began when the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an embargo in response to Western support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War. This led to a 400% increase in oil prices, severely impacting economies reliant on Middle Eastern oil, including India. Today, similar supply disruptions highlight India's ongoing energy vulnerabilities and its strategic shift towards diversifying energy sources.

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Story summary

India faces a nationwide cooking gas shortage due to Middle East conflict, which affects restaurants and households.
The Delhi district government has imposed a 25-day gap between LPG bookings.
In Tamil Nadu, hostels reduce LPG-intensive dishes.
Nepal is rationing LPG to guard against disruptions.
India will diversify LPG imports from the United States and Canada and has invoked emergency powers to boost production, with officials saying the supply remains secure.

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