Bhubaneswar, April 6 -- The ongoing Middle East conflict has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, and its impact is now being felt in Indian households. An acute LPG shortage, rising refill costs, and delayed deliveries have turned a basic necessity into a daily struggle. In many regions, families are finding it difficult even to book a cylinder, forcing them to rethink how they cook their meals.

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