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New Delhi street stalls show the cost of Indias energy crunch

The war in the Persian Gulf and disruption of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp fuel crisis in India, hitting urban workers and small businesses the hardest. LPG shortages have pushed up cooking costs, forcing street vendors and households to switch to costlier alternatives like kerosene, coal and firewood.

29 Mar 2026 7:14 am