Kerala’s Kerosene Squeeze Deepens as Central Allocations Shrink and Prices Rise
Shrinking central kerosene allocations and rising market prices are tightening pressure on Kerala’s traditional fishers and ration-card holders, many of whom still depend on the fuel for cooking, lighting, and small-scale livelihoods. The shortage is also exposing the difficulty of shifting vulnerable households to cleaner alternatives without reliable access, affordability, and infrastructure.
