India's government has taken measures to ensure household cooking needs are met, including allocating additional kerosene and allowing hotels and restaurants to use alternative fuels like coal and biomass.
The move comes as the country faces a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil export route, following the Iran-US conflict.
India imports around 88% of its crude oil, 50% of its LNG needs, and 60% of its LPG requirement, most of which transits through the strait.
While crude oil supplies are not a major concern, LPG supplies are, as alternative sources are largely located in the United States and Canada, making it harder to replace lost supplies.
Oil companies are prioritizing household gas supplies, while commercial users are facing restrictions on deliveries.
The government has also increased domestic LPG production by 28% by diverting more refinery output toward cooking gas.
