Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Tip for buying kerosene in India

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Hi all, after receiving much advice from this site I thought that I would return the favour.

For those of you hoping to buy Kerosene in the north, it is much easier if you ask for HAS-LET (that's how it is said, not written). I spent 5 days trying to get kerosene without luck until someone finally understood and gave me the translation. From then I've found it easily!

Also for stove users, I have found that white gas and paraffin are not available.

Hope thsi helps someone,
Martin