Indian migrants weigh leaving cities as energy crisis deepens

Migrant workers in New Delhi are facing hardship due to an energy shortage linked to the Middle East conflict. Black-market prices of cooking gas have surged beyond what many low-income labourers can afford. Families have increasingly turned to firewood as an alternative fuel source.

The shift has disrupted daily work, with some workers missing jobs while searching for fuel. Limited electricity access has restricted the use of alternative cooking methods. Uncertainty over supply recovery has deepened concerns among affected communities. Many migrant workers are now considering leaving the capital or have already returned to their home regions.