Long queues, chaos, disappointment, and exhaustion — this is what many people awaiting a new LPG connection are currently facing at gas agencies across India.

In Hyderabad, a process that typically takes about a week is now stretching to nearly two months, reportedly due to disruptions linked to the ongoing war-like situation.

While the delays are frustrating for those still waiting, they also highlight a larger concern. For households that already have an LPG connection, this moment calls for a pause — and a rethink of how we use cooking gas.

Because when demand surges and panic sets in, it is often lower-income families who feel the impact the most.

At The Better India, we believe small, mindful changes in how we cook and consume can go a long way — not just in conserving fuel, but in ensuring that access remains fair for everyone who depends on it.

Why panic buying hurts the vulnerable

How many of us have already heard our house help say: We are unable to get gas, or a refill is too expensive?

If you have, it means the vulnerable lot has already been affected by the crisis and the panic buying done by higher-income........

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