India Cooking Gas Shortage Deepens as Iran War Hits LPG Supplies, Sparks Rush for Induction Stoves
India rushed Thursday to line up emergency shipments of liquefied petroleum gas—LPG, the staple fuel for kitchens and eateries—from the US, Norway, Canada, and Russia. A war-fueled supply crunch in the Gulf left restaurant owners, hostels, and factory canteens slashing hot meal offerings. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said New Delhi exercised emergency powers, pulling commercial allocations to keep households covered.