India Faces Gas Crisis: Turning to Dirty Fuels as Iran Conflict Looms
India's energy sector braces for impact as gas shortages loom due to escalating tensions with Iran, potentially forcing the country to rely on more polluting biomass fuels.
India is facing a looming gas shortage crisis as tensions with Iran escalate, potentially forcing the country to turn to dirtier, more polluting biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes, according to reports from across the nation.
The India-Iran conflict has disrupted the supply of natural gas, a critical energy source for the country's industries and households. This has led to a surge in the sales of traditional biomass fuels, which are often more environmentally damaging and less efficient than cleaner alternatives like natural gas.
India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, has been heavily reliant on Iranian gas imports to meet its growing energy demands. However, with the US sanctions on Iran and the ongoing geopolitical tensions, India's access to this vital resource has been severely limited.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
