The LPG shortage in Delhi-NCR has disrupted daily life, leaving students, households and markets grappling with rising costs, limited food options and a forced shift to alternatives.
As students face reduced menu options, many households are switching to piped natural gas (PNG) or induction stoves.
“I am not used to cooking on induction stoves as rotis don’t turn out well. We also had to spend extra on induction-friendly cookware. We are planning to get a PNG connection, but for now, we have no choice,” said Abha Arora, a resident of Vasant Kunj.
Students from other States living in PG accommodations have been among the worst affected. “I get ₹10,000 a month from my parents, half of which goes towards rent. The rest is for books and personal expenses. If a gas cylinder costs ₹4,000, we are left with nothing,” said Rudra Kumar, a first-year student at University of Delhi who stays in Roop Nagar.
The impact is also visible across central Delhi, where college canteens have reduced items on the menu and shifted to induction-based cooking. “The samosa we ate for ₹15 now costs ₹20. Other items served besides regular menu have gone as well,” said Vinayak Sharma, a third-year student from Deshbandhu College in Kalkaji.
