Only 23% of rural households use LPG exclusively, CEEW studies find

Many rural households lack doorstep LPG delivery, facing refill cost and logistics issues. Only a fraction of rural homes use LPG exclusively, with firewood remaining common. Migrant workers encounter significant barriers to obtaining formal LPG connections. Affordability is a major concern, with many willing to switch at lower prices. Policy must now focus on sustained use, not just connection numbers.