India Faces Gas Shortages and Trade Risks Amid Middle East Conflict

India's nearly 1.5 billion population is confronting severe LPG shortages due to the Middle East war, with disruptions in supply and migrant worker crises highlighting regional instability. Despite assurances of stable LPG shipments, rising oil and coal prices reflect broader energy market volatility impacting India. The ongoing conflict threatens to slow economic growth, elevate inflation, and complicate trade and energy security in the coming months.