A chilling prediction made five months ago by astrologer Prashant Kini regarding a fuel and LPG crisis in India for March 2026 has become a grim reality. The ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US has crippled the vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route that supplies nearly 90% of India’s imported LPG.

With India reliant on imports for 60% of its cooking gas needs, the supply chain disruption has led to soaring black-market prices, with cylinders reportedly selling for as much as ₹2500. This has triggered a domino effect: restaurants and street food stalls are shuttering, leading to the collapse of local businesses and food prices skyrocketing by over 50%.

The economic fallout is severe, with gig workers facing massive unemployment as food delivery services plummet by 60%. As the nation grapples with this shortage, millions are left wondering how long it will take for the crisis to subside and for normalcy to return to the kitchen and the economy.