India faces mounting LPG supply crisis as West Asia tensions disrupt energy chains. Geopolitical instability around the Strait of Hormuz has triggered widespread cylinder shortages across major cities, forcing households and businesses to seek alternatives. Induction stove sales have surged four times weekly, with some retailers reporting three hundred percent increases amid panic buying. The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to manage distribution and prevent hoarding. With India dependent on LPG for nearly eighty-seven percent of household cooking, the disruption poses serious economic risks. Restaurants and commercial kitchens face temporary closures, threatening food security for millions. The crisis highlights India's vulnerability to global energy supply chains and could accelerate the shift toward electric cooking infrastructure nationwide.
