In New Delhi, the recent 47.8% increase in the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has sparked a crisis for migrant workers and low-income families. The price of a 19 kg cylinder has risen from ₹2,078.50 to ₹3,071.50, making it increasingly difficult for these households to afford cooking gas. Many are reverting to traditional wood-fired stoves, as seen in neighborhoods like Chanakyapuri and Chilla Khadar. Painter Chandan Poddar, who shares a cramped room with nine others, expressed concern over the rising costs, stating that the small 5-kg cylinder, which they previously relied on, is now too expensive. Similarly, street vendors like Shiv Nath Prasad are struggling to maintain their businesses amid rising costs, fearing that price increases could drive away customers. Students are also affected, as they shift to induction cooktops due to gas shortages. The situation is forcing many to consider returning to their villages, highlighting the broader economic distress caused by the rising energy prices.