West Asia Tensions Force Migrant Workers from Surat Due to LPG Shortage

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West Asia Tensions Spark Surat Exodus: Migrant Workers Flee LPG Shortage

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News18•20-03-2026, 13:30

West Asia Tensions Spark Surat Exodus: Migrant Workers Flee LPG Shortage

•Migrant workers in Surat are returning to their villages due to an acute LPG shortage, a consequence of West Asia tensions.
•Workers report LPG being sold at Rs 500 per kilogram, making it unaffordable and forcing them to go without food.
•The mass exodus has created a labor shortage for Surat's textile companies.
•India is engaging with global partners to ensure energy security and the safety of its nationals in the Gulf region.
•The government announced a Rs 497 crore relief package for exporters affected by West Asia disruptions.

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