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๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ท An acute gas shortage has begun in South Asia due to the war in the Middle East, โ FT
In India, crematoriums have stopped using gas to incinerate the bodies of the deceased, and restaurants have stopped deep-frying food.
The government has allowed the use of more "polluting" fuels โ coal, firewood, and kerosene.
In Mumbai, about a fifth of restaurants have already closed, and up to half of establishments may cease operations if the situation does not improve.
In Pakistan, government employees have switched to a 4-day workweek, schools are closed until the end of the month, and university classes are being held online.
In Bangladesh, a supply shock has triggered large-scale gas rationing across the economy. Universities have closed, exams have been canceled, and all government institutions are conserving electricity.
In Sri Lanka, long queues have formed at gas stations, and the country can only store a supply of LNG for about a week.
Source -> https://t.me/c/1567469683/3007124
I'm sorry what? Wouldn't you use cooking oil to fry stuff? What do you need LNG or petroleum for to cook with?
Edit : I am an idiot. Of course. Gas stoves.