India Faces Sweltering Summer Nights as Iran War Hits Gas Supply

India is facing sweltering nights this summer as conflict in the Middle East crimps natural gas supply, which could curtail electricity generation from a key source used to cool homes during the evening.

The nation’s gas-fired fleet only makes up a small fraction of India’s overall power supply, but it plays a crucial role meeting demand during hot summer nights when solar can’t be utilized. The government has in the past invoked emergency measures to ensure utilities run their gas and coal plants at full capacity when soaring temperatures boost consumption.