Kerosene, coal back as cooking fuel amid LPG shortage
**Kerosene and Coal Resurrected as Cooking Fuels Amid LPG Shortage**
In response to an ongoing shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the Indian government has reintroduced kerosene and coal as alternatives for cooking fuel. This decision comes against the backdrop of recent disruptions in natural gas supplies, attributed to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving Iran. The government’s measures aim to provide relief to consumers facing difficulties due to the LPG crisis.
