A dimension within Rising Fuel & LPG
The conversations highlight issues of food security, protein deficiency through PDS, and awareness around LPG welfare.
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Overall Community Sentiment
The government is providing PDS (Public Distribution System), mom, are eight additional items needed there? My name is Nirabati Pradhan. And the food that the government is providing, we are not able to get protein-rich food from it, and that's why we are facing a little difficulty. That is protein-rich food.
— Dillip pujari · Phiringia, Kandhamal, Odisha
Government-approved PDS, in that, do you need more? My silent chief, and the government is providing food, but we are not able to get protein-rich food in it, and that's why we are having a little difficulty. That is protein-rich food.
— Dillip pujari · Phiringia, Kandhamal, Odisha
Government rations are not received on time. Ration shopkeepers sometimes give less rice, and sometimes they open late. It is only us, the poor, who face these problems.
— VEER SINGH SIJUI · Kharasawan, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand
The government sometimes provides us (with support). But if we rely on our own efforts, we earn more, and the family can manage without financial strain. Moreover, because registration is involved in this, our family's current earnings are forced to be minimal.
— Rupesh Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Some families are not receiving ration food grains.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
My name is Thanapalu. The cylinder is not easily available. They are making us wait for 45 to 50 days. Since the cylinder is not readily available, we are cooking on other stoves. They are not even providing the cylinder properly. The price has also gone up. It's a bit difficult. Other stoves are also not easily available. We are unable to cook food in any other way. And it's raining like this. It's a bit difficult. I don't know what to do. It would be fine if we got cash easily. All the prices have gone up. Even with increased prices, they are not giving it properly, they are not delivering. Anyway, they are making us wait for 50 to 60 days. It's a bit difficult.
— Divagar N · Parakkalur AD Street, Salem, Tamil Nadu
The government provides us with work. If it is for us, then we can earn more and support our family comfortably. And there is registration involved in this. That is why, currently, our family's income is barely sufficient.
— Rupesh Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
We use LPG cylinder for our household use. The 15 kg cylinder however now costs about rs 1200. Earlier it was about 950. I live in a family of 5 and earn only 6000 per month. Out of this I support my two kids who are in school and college , medicines for my mother in law and other bills. This hike of 300 rs might seem small to a lot of people, but to us it has impacted our household budget a lot, We are still planning to figure out how to adjust this inflation in our budget without cutting down much on our regular expenses. We can think of switching to electric induction stove as we have subsidized electricity.
— Zainab Rizwi · Cornwallis Colony, New Delhi, Unknown
In our village, there is a problem with roads, electricity, and rations.
— Anand tandiya · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
When we, people from the lower class, receive a small amount of money from the group, we use it to start our own business and earn a livelihood for our children. And yet we still...
— Sonmati · Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Some members of our family are not getting their names added to the ration card, so there is a problem concerning names on the ration card.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
Now, not much food is available in the forest, but our community's traditional grains like Kodo Kutki khichdi, dalia, and Tur, Chana, and Masoor dals should be included in the PDS, and our children should also receive these in their midday meals.
— Rupesh Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
There is an electricity problem in the village. While connections have been made in many houses, many more are still pending. The monthly electricity bill of ₹300 is a problem, and electricity should be provided to every house.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is an electricity problem in our village. There is a water problem in our village. Ration is not directly available in our village.
— Anand tandiya · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
I am facing the LPG crisis because in my house the food which takes time to cook will not be cooked. Even though my father is facing issues in the industry, he is not getting jobs to do. Due to blocking of the state of hormuz. My mother and brother are working so , we are living on their incomes which is decent to survive.
— Deepak Oraon · Mahua, Vaishali, Bihar
I am a housewife at home. Gas shortage is very difficult for us. If our gas runs out and we book it, it takes 60 days to get it. Even if we book, it takes more than 10-15 days to get it. Also, because it's sold on the black market, we don't get it properly because it's a village. It's very difficult for firewood. Firewood prices have also increased. Due to gas shortage, firewood prices have also increased a lot, so we can't buy that either. Gas shortage is very difficult for us. Cooking itself is very hard. Don't know what to do.
— Divagar N · Kuppamuthu valavu, Jalakandapuram, Salem
Yes, LPG gas cylinders have had a little impact on people. For example, here in our area, cylinders used to be available very easily. Now there is a little difficulty because people have to stand in very long queues to get cylinders, and there has been no change in prices. The price, which was previously ₹923, is now ₹1000. And cylinders are available, but there is nothing like that. And we are getting fuel properly. We can make it very easily.
— Anshika Saxena · Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
Due to living conditions
— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
The government scheme's food grain vehicle is not being brought to the village, so there is a problem of food grains for our village.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
India has been affected greatly by the rising fuel costs, and I think it's not been managed properly.We do have a large reserve of certain fuels that could have been subsidized and given at lower cost to Indians, but that hasn't been the case and I think the government is also using this as an excuse to inflate costs all around, which I think is unfair.LPG somehow we have been lucky and we have been getting the LPG at least on the last day We cannot book our LPG for a month after we've got the earlier delivery.So the second cylinder is actually literally nullified, so we're working with just one cylinder and moving from cylinder to cylinder.It's quite a precarious situation.But we also have a backup of a wood stove in the backyard and some of the food we cook using the wooden stove.Food for the dogs are cooked on a wooden stove where we burn some firewood and get some of the cooking done.Helpers in our house also cook their food on firewood.
— Aditya Negi · Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
My name is Dhruvanath Bisoi. My village is Kinaria, Panchayat Bamunia, Block Darimuli, District Kandhamal. I have a small grocery shop. Due to lack of funds, I am unable to bring more grocery items and conduct business. If the government provides me some support.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
My name is Bijay Rohita. Village Rangaguda, Panchayat Baunia, Block Dharimadi, District Kandhamal. I have a small grocery shop. With the help of that shop, I am supporting my family. Due to lack of money, I am unable to keep more shop items. If the government gives me 50,000
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
In our area, many families are troubled by rising fuel prices. The increased cost of gas cylinders has raised expenses for poor and middle-class people. Some have changed their cooking methods to save gas, while others are using wood or other cheaper alternatives. The rise in petrol and diesel prices has also increased fares for buses, autos, and freight transport. This is also affecting the prices of vegetables, groceries, and other essential items. People are now traveling only when necessary and trying to cut down on expenses. If the government provides some relief or controls prices, the common public would benefit greatly.
— Kumari Ankita · Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh
Yes, we have been affected by LPG availability. We have a large family, and normally one gas cylinder lasts about 30 days, but recently getting a new cylinder can take around 45 days. Because of this, we sometimes use firewood for cooking. Also, gas delivery vehicles are not coming close to our house, so we have to go to the market to get the cylinder. However, since there is a government employee in our family, the increase in fuel prices has not affected our finances too much.
— Sahil Singh · Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Brother (conducted online) "I have noticed my mother becoming more careful about gas usage — reheating food in the microwave, using the pressure cooker more, keeping the flame low. The price burden is real even if we haven't faced outright shortage. But what concerns me more is the long-term picture — if the West Asia conflict continues, fuel prices will keep rising and lower-income households will be hit hardest. My message to our local elected representative is this — please push for faster expansion of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana subsidy coverage in urban areas like Dum Dum, where many working-class families fall just outside the eligibility criteria and receive no relief despite struggling with the same price hikes. Urban energy poverty is real and it deserves the same policy attention that rural energy access gets."
— Yuvikaa Agarwal · South Dumdum, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Due to LPG shortage, the prices of LPG have gone up, so we can't eat much because we have to save a lot. It's very difficult because we have to save a lot. Due to this, petrol prices have also increased. Petrol prices had increased earlier, it was around ₹100 before. Now it's around ₹108. So, if someone was putting petrol for ₹300, now they have to put it for ₹400 daily. Because of that, it's very difficult for me to manage our daily life and figure out where we are going.
— Urvashi Sriraman · Mugalivakkam, Chennai Corporation, Chennai
I am Lakshmanarayanan. I am a weaver. Now, due to the gas shortage, cooking is very difficult. Now, we have to buy firewood from nearby to cook. They have also increased the price of firewood due to the shortage. So, it's very difficult now. Now, it's the rainy season. During the rainy season, from 5-6 PM, strong winds blow. It rains. So, cooking with firewood is a bit difficult. If there wasn't this gas shortage, we could manage a bit. Our weaving business is already going through some difficulties. Now, with this situation, life is becoming a bit harder.
— Divagar N · Parakkalur AD Street, Salem, Tamil Nadu
Response 1: We have been badly affected by the LPG situation here in Kannur. Our last cylinder took almost 6 weeks to arrive. In between we managed with an old kerosene stove the smell and smoke was awful. The price has gone up so much compared to even last year, it's really straining our monthly budget.Response 2: My neighbour runs a small bakery and he says fuel costs are killing his business slowly. He needs two cylinders a month minimum and each refill costs more than the last. He's had to cut down on home deliveries because petrol for his bike is also too expensive now.Response 3: At home we've started being very careful. We use the electric kettle and induction stove for small things and save the gas only for proper cooking. My father drives an auto rickshaw and the petrol price increase has really hit his daily earnings. He used to save something every month but these days it's barely enough. We're hoping things improve soon.
— Shalin Sanish · Kumbam, Kannur, Kerala
Yes. My family has been affected by the LPG shortage. I have one small hotel, and to run it smoothly we daily use LPG. We daily use LPG cylinders for cooking breakfast, tea, and meals. Now there are delays in getting a new cylinder and also the price are increased. These delays in getting a new cylinder has created a problems in managing my hotel. To deal with LPG shortage problem we try to use the gas carefully and avoid wasting fuel. Sometimes we use wood stove for cooking meals and breakfast. Also I am forced to charge extra money on customers.
— Rohan Shinde · Boorakunte, Sarjapura, Bengaluru Urban
There is a water problem in our village. It has not reached every house. And there is also a road problem, due to which people have to face a lot of difficulties.
— Rupesh Maravi · Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
Due to the shortage of LPG, our work has been greatly affected. We run a fast-food shop, so we need gas daily for that. And because of LPG gases, the price of gas for commercial usage has increased from 1000 to 3-4000 rupees, which makes it very difficult for us to procure it. This has also affected our work, and we have had to increase the prices of our items. What we used to sell for 30, we now sell for 40-50 after making it, because the price of LPG has become expensive, so things will also become expensive for us.
— Anshika Saxena · Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
Yes, the shortage of LPG cylinders has affected us a lot. Because cylinders are not always available on time, we sometimes use an induction stove and even firewood for cooking. Collecting wood from nearby forest areas requires extra effort and makes daily cooking more difficult.
— Sahil Singh · Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Yes, we too have been affected by the rising prices of gas and oil. Earlier, household expenses somehow managed, but now it's difficult to manage the budget every month. With gas cylinders becoming expensive, we use them very carefully. We try to use less gas and cook food quickly. With petrol-diesel becoming expensive, the cost of commuting to farms, markets, and jobs has also increased. Many people are now using shared vehicles or public transport to save some money. The impact of inflation is directly affecting family savings. We want the government and concerned departments to find a good solution as soon as possible, so that the lives of common people can become a little easier.
— Kumari Ankita · Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh
Yes, this has affected us. In our village, sometimes gas cylinders are not available on time. Also, gas prices have increased a lot, due to which household expenses have risen. So, we use gas sparingly. We cook as much as possible on a stove and only light the gas when there is a great need. The wood obtained from the fields or cow dung cakes are very useful. This saves gas and reduces the stress of increased expenses a little. In this way, we manage this difficulty.
— Pragati Raut · Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
There is a very big shortage of gas in our rural areas. Because of this, we have to work very hard to manage household expenses. Due to the increase in gas prices, we cook on a traditional stove (chulha). We bring fuel from the farm and cook on a chulha. And because the prices of fuel have also increased, we travel on foot.
— Pragati Raut · Akola, Maharashtra
My name is Dhab Bale, from village Khaliguda, Panchayat Katakia, Block Jari Bal, District Kandhamal. I am a grocery shop owner. Due to lack of funds, I cannot keep more grocery items in my shop.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
The LPG crisis has definitely affected us because we run a food business. So, we use a commercial cylinder and not a normal household cylinder, and the prices for the commercial cylinder has gone up more than the household one. So, we have to pay extra. We used to buy it in bulk but because the price has risen, we cannot buy so many of them and keep it with us. And to adjust the price we have also increased the prices of our some of our products, which has reduced the inflow of customers.
— Zainab Rizwi · Cornwallis Colony, New Delhi, Unknown
There is an electricity problem in the village. Many houses do not have electricity connections. Despite this, several houses are receiving increased electricity bills of ₹300. The problem is electricity.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
Retired IPS officer ( lives in my community)"The LPG cylinder is taking longer to arrive after booking and the price has gone up significantly over the past two years. For a retired household on a fixed income, this is a real burden. The issue is that there is very little transparency — we don't know why prices keep rising or when they will stabilise. My message to our local councillor is simple — please organise a ward-level awareness camp where residents can learn about the Ujjwala scheme, subsidy entitlements, and how to properly register complaints about delayed deliveries. Many elderly residents, especially women, are not aware of their rights as LPG consumers. A single afternoon event at the local community hall could help many families. This is a small ask but it would make a genuine difference."
— Yuvikaa Agarwal · South Dumdum, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Go. The problem with LPG hasn't affected us much yet. The main reason is that the cooking done at our home is for a very small family. And secondly, it's not done only with gas. Besides gas, we also use electrical devices. As a result, gas expenses are low. One gas cylinder lasts us for about two months. So, we haven't had to face gas problems much. Although, due to the increase in gas prices, we are facing problems, our pockets are facing problems.
— Arani Biswas · Bally, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
