Recent developments in West Asia have disrupted the supply chains of liquefied petroleum gas, leading to shipping delays and heightened supply uncertainties in India. In the event of a prolonged disruption, the government may need to prioritise the allocation of LPG across different categories of consumers. Against this backdrop, this article examines the extent of household dependence on LPG as the primary source of cooking fuel in India. Using data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023–24, the........

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