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Kota LPG Crisis: Students, Hostels Struggle as Cylinder Prices Skyrocket, Messes Turn to Wood

Kota LPG Crisis: Students, Hostels Struggle as Cylinder Prices Skyrocket, Messes Turn to Wood

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News18•11-03-2026, 18:11

Kota LPG Crisis: Students, Hostels Struggle as Cylinder Prices Skyrocket, Messes Turn to Wood

•LPG cylinder prices in Kota have surged from ₹1000 to ₹1500, causing distress for students and hostel/mess operators.
•Students, already paying high rents, find increased gas costs a major financial burden; some bring cylinders from home or struggle with 5kg refills.
•Mess operators, like Lakshmi Mess, are switching to wood-fired stoves due to gas scarcity and high prices, impacting food preparation.
•Some mess operators are forced to buy domestic gas cylinders on the black market to continue cooking for students.
•The crisis affects 3000-4000 hostels in Kota, directly impacting thousands of competitive exam aspirants.

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