Bharath Ram, Senior Researcher

Over the past few months, global tensions and shipping uncertainties have contributed to shockwaves through global energy markets. India imports roughly 60% of its LPG demand; these global shipping delays have severely impacted local distribution. With Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortages disrupting daily cooking, many households are turning to electric alternatives. What appears to be a temporary adjustment is, in fact, a significant transition with deep implications for affordability and energy conservation.  

Electricity is not just a commodity—it is a basic necessity that empowers communities, uplifts lives and fuels development. Electricity has increasingly been recognized as an essential service, and access to it is often linked to the constitutional Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian constitution. Reliable and affordable power supply directly impacts education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities, and overall quality of life.