LPG Crisis Deepens India's Economic Challenge. The West Asia conflict has triggered a severe liquefied petroleum gas shortage, sending cylinder prices from 100 rupees to 400 rupees in grey markets. This crisis is forcing migrant workers to abandon cities and return to villages, creating a potential workforce exodus that threatens India's gig economy and manufacturing sectors. Delivery platforms face reduced trip volumes as auto drivers question viability, while small eateries shut down due to unsustainable operating costs. D2C brands report 30 to 35 percent workforce capacity drops as textile and chemical hubs lose migrant employees. Startups are implementing creative solutions, including subsidizing electric induction cooktops and cross-utilizing workers across platforms to maintain income stability.
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