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Delhi Gas Shortage Forces Migrants Home, Restaurants Close

4/9/2026

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Delhi's gas shortage is forcing migrants to return to their villages, including Raju Prasad, a ragpicker.
Sarfaraz, a Delhi construction worker, struggles to afford food and cooking gas amid rising prices.
Gas on the black market has risen from 900 to 4,500 rupees, leading restaurants to close or switch to wood-fired cooking.
Students face challenges as canteens close and food costs rise, affecting health and studies.

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Story summary

Delhi's gas shortage is forcing migrants to return to their villages, including Raju Prasad, a ragpicker.
Sarfaraz, a Delhi construction worker, struggles to afford food and cooking gas amid rising prices.
Gas on the black market has risen from 900 to 4,500 rupees, leading restaurants to close or switch to wood-fired cooking.
Students face challenges as canteens close and food costs rise, affecting health and studies.