Widespread Queues for Cooking Gas Emerge in Delhi Amid Middle East Conflicts and Rising Black Market Prices
In a pressing situation in Delhi, widespread queues have formed as Indians seek cooking gas, a crucial resource amid ongoing disruptions stemming from escalating conflicts in the Middle East, particularly related to the Iran war. Reports indicate that citizens are resorting to a burgeoning black market, where gas cylinders are being sold at exorbitant prices. The price of these cylinders in the black market is currently reported to be about four times the official price, highlighting the economic strain many face in accessing basic necessities. One individual, engaged in a typical transaction, was observed purchasing a gas cylinder for 3,500... [Continue Reading]
