Indian government will no longer pay out direct benefit transfer for cooking gas - subsidy eliminated as oil prices fall

Abstract

In India, the transition from biomass cooking to clean cooking fuels such as LPG and PNG is complex and challenges the penetration of clean energy sources. The recently published Roadmap attempts to address this by considering factors such as affordability, availability, and user preferences. It proposes strategies to improve the distribution network for LPG and PNG, promote the use of efficient cookstoves, and support biogas plants. The Roadmap also acknowledges the need for behavioral change and suggests strategies to promote the adoption of clean cooking technologies. An important consideration is for intermediaries to facilitate interoperability between clean cooking fuels, optimizing the fuel mix at the local level. – AI-generated abstract.