The ongoing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) crisis in India, attributed to the conflict in West Asia, is forcing many migrant workers to leave urban areas and return to their villages. As LPG becomes scarce and costly, workers employed in restaurants and small businesses are facing job losses and rising living expenses. Reports indicate that prices for small 5 kg cylinders have skyrocketed from approximately ₹500 to between ₹1,100 and ₹2,000, while larger cylinders have reached prices as high as ₹4,000. In cities like Surat, Gujarat, over 150,000 workers have reportedly left in the past month due to the inability to afford cooking gas. The crisis has also led to increased reliance on wood for cooking and has significantly impacted the restaurant industry, which could face losses of up to ₹79,000 crore. The Indian government is responding by prioritizing domestic LPG supply and encouraging the use of alternative fuels while assuring citizens that there is no shortage at distributorships. However, many workers express uncertainty about their livelihoods and living conditions, echoing the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.