Overall usage of LPG in SC households is 16.9%, in ST households is 9.3% against 33.9%in non SC/ST households.

Rural LPG coverage is particularly low at 2.9% (ST households) and 6.2% (SC households).

The data hints towards inequities in access to LPG, especially for female-headed and SC/ST households.

Data from rural areas shows excessive reliance on solid, unclean forms of fuel like fire-wood.