Jun 18, 2026 · 19 min · 11 segments
Around the world, billions of people use liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, to cook their meals. Today, many of them are under substantial pressure, with global LPG supplies severely disrupted by the…
Arthur RogerGuest
Marina PetrelliGuest
Dan HewittHost
This week, the impact of today's energy crisis on suppliers of cooking fuel and what it means for the world's most vulnerable people.
The energy shock from the war in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices worldwide, leading many people to rethink how they use energy, both at home and at the pump.
But for others, it's something starker, whether there's enough fuel to cook a meal.
This is the reality for many of the 3.4 billion people who use liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, as their primary source of energy for cooking.
Last year, 30% of LPG exported by sea came through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that's seen shipping slow dramatically since February.
Joining me to discuss the impact of this fuel crisis are IEA energy analysts Marina Petrelli and Arthur Roger.
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This week, the impact of today's energy crisis on suppliers of cooking fuel and what it means for the world's most vulnerable people.
The energy shock from the war in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices worldwide, leading many people to rethink how they use energy, both at home and at the pump.
But for others, it's something starker, whether there's enough fuel to cook a meal.
This is the reality for many of the 3.4 billion people who use liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, as their primary source of energy for cooking.
Last year, 30% of LPG exported by sea came through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that's seen shipping slow dramatically since February.
Joining me to discuss the impact of this fuel crisis are IEA energy analysts Marina Petrelli and Arthur Roger.
