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.