Meghalaya is struggling to transition to clean energy, with nearly 65% of households relying on traditional fuels such as firewood. Recent statistics indicate that only 29% of households in the state have access to LPG connections, ranking it second-lowest in India, just above Odisha at 26%. In the Northeast, Meghalaya’s LPG coverage is also lower than Tripura’s 36%. Rural areas are particularly affected due to challenging terrain, which raises the cost and logistics of transporting LPG cylinders, thereby discouraging usage. The state has the lowest per capita LPG consumption in the nation at 9.3 kg, significantly below the national average. Many households with LPG connections struggle to afford regular refills due to high costs relative to their income. Recently, a shortage of commercial LPG, exacerbated by global supply chain issues, affected sectors like hospitality and led to panic buying. In response, the state government has urged the Centre to increase LPG allocations by 50-60% to address the shortage, while concerns regarding accessibility and affordability remain prevalent. Even with the government’s Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India notes that Meghalaya continues to lag in LPG access.