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Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

March 20, 2026 at 12:59 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Kerosene is being made available through retail outlets and PDS channels."

— Hardeep Singh Puri , Politician

"We see it [people buying kerosene, coal and firewood] as a very temporary situation and when supply of LPG becomes better, consumers will immediately move back."

— Nandikesh Sivalingam , Academic

"Urban households may be more exposed to fuel shortages than rural areas, as they have fewer immediate fallback options."

— Vibha Dhawan , Academic

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Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels
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Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

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