| Fuel Type | Calorific Value (Kcal/kg) | Cost/kg (₹) | Carbon Emissions | Storage | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Pellet | 3600–4400 | 10–14 | Carbon Neutral | Easy | Safe |
| Firewood | 3000–3500 | 5.5–8.0 | High | Bulky | Fire Hazard |
| Coal | 5000–6000 | 6–15 | Very High | Needs Cover | Health Hazard |
| Diesel | 10000+ | 90–97 | High | Flammable | Hazardous |
| PNG | 8000–9500 | 60–62 | Low | Cylinder | Flammable |
| LPG | 11000+ | 92–98 | Low | Cylinder | Highly Flammable |