The fuel frenzy: rising kerosene prices in Keralam
Traditional fishermen in Kerala are struggling with rising kerosene prices and shrinking government allocations. The economic pressure is forcing many to reconsider their livelihoods and the feasibility of transitioning to cleaner fuel sources.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of economic hardship, environmental policy, and the survival of traditional industries in developing regions.
(scheduled for 6.32am)The fuel frenzy: rising kerosene prices in Keralam left Fishing boats arrive at Vizhinjam harbour, in Thiruvananthapuram on October 11, 2026. Nirmal Harindran Nirmal Harindran https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xu8ubi/article71588778.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/NH11Vizhinjam001.JPEG NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU FOR SPOTLIGHT STORY. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALAM,11th October 2026. Fishing boats arrive at Vizhinjam harbour, in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. PHOTO: NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU Spotlight Shrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralam’s traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuels Around 4 p.m. at the Vizhinjam fishing harbour on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district in Keralam, dark clouds gather ominously over the sea. A sudden, intense downpour accompanied by lightning lashes parts of the district.
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