Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities

What Happened

Migrant workers in Indian cities face cooking gas shortages due to disrupted Middle East shipments affecting LPG imports through the Strait of Hormuz. Workers earning around 15,000 rupees monthly are returning to villages in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The government claims no shortage exists and urges people to stop panic buying. Small restaurants and tea shops also struggle, shifting to polluting fuels like firewood. Experts warn prolonged migration could impact labor-intensive sectors significantly.

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