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US-Israel War Disrupts Gas Supply, India Faces Coal Shift

3/21/2026

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The ongoing US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted gas supplies to India, risking a shift to coal and kerosene.
Panic-buying of cooking gas has occurred as the government prioritizes supplies for households and essential sectors.
The Morbi ceramics industry, relying on natural gas, has largely shut down, affecting about 400,000 workers.
Piped natural gas supplies remain stable.
Experts warn that coal could rise as a fallback if disruptions continue.

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Story summary

The ongoing US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted gas supplies to India, risking a shift to coal and kerosene.
Panic-buying of cooking gas has occurred as the government prioritizes supplies for households and essential sectors.
The Morbi ceramics industry, relying on natural gas, has largely shut down, affecting about 400,000 workers.
Piped natural gas supplies remain stable.
Experts warn that coal could rise as a fallback if disruptions continue.