In Delhis Scorching Heat Its Poorest Women Are Back to the Chulha

The article describes a shortage of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) in India, driven by disrupted imports from West Asia due to the ongoing war. This directly affects India's LPG supply, leading to price spikes and black market activity. The impact is country-specific (India) and primarily affects low-income households and small businesses (tea stalls) that rely on LPG for cooking. The channel is supply_shortage (import disruption) and regulatory (government intervention). The affected product is LPG, and the scarcity risk is high for LPG cylinders. Historical parallels include past LPG shortages in India during geopolitical crises, leading to price surges and rationing.