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India Faces Cooking Gas Shortages Amid Middle East Conflict

4/10/2026

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The war in the Middle East has disrupted India's cooking gas imports, causing severe shortages after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
In Indian cities, long queues formed at gas distribution centers as supplies ran short.
At least eight Indian migrant workers have died due to war-related incidents, and many are stranded and unable to afford flights home.
Despite a fragile ceasefire, those affected continue to face uncertainty and loss.

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Story summary

The war in the Middle East has disrupted India's cooking gas imports, causing severe shortages after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
In Indian cities, long queues formed at gas distribution centers as supplies ran short.
At least eight Indian migrant workers have died due to war-related incidents, and many are stranded and unable to afford flights home.
Despite a fragile ceasefire, those affected continue to face uncertainty and loss.