The Iran war is changing how millions of people cook — and what they eat

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By Ayurella Horn-MullerApr 6, 2026, 4:30 am112 ptsTrending
About a decade ago, India’s government began subsidizing the purchase of liquid petroleum gas, or LPG, to promote greater adoption among its lower-income citizens. Switching to the gas was considered a safer and more reliable alternative to burning wood and coal for cooking at home, which families in…

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