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LPG Crisis
LPG Crisis
The ongoing war in West Asia has begun to disrupt LPG supplies in India. Escalating conflict around the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has delayed shipments and increased freight costs, affecting supply chains. Several restaurants and hotels in cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru have flagged shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. The central government has asked refiners to prioritise domestic LPG supply and curb hoarding to stabilise availability.
Commercial LPG shortage: Stocks can last only 1-2 days, say TN Hotels
Some of the hotels and restaurants have already cut the number of food items offered in order to reduce the LPG use, officials said
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Bengaluru hotels face shutdown from March 10 amid commercial LPG shortage
This development comes amid rising energy costs and supply constraints caused by the West Asia conflict
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 11:13 PM IST "LPG Crisis")
Restaurant body writes to govt to ensure supply of commercial LPG cylinders
The National Restaurant Association of India has warned the Centre that disruption in commercial LPG supplies could trigger widespread restaurant closures, urging sustained cylinder availability
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:51 PM IST "LPG Crisis")
West Asia war: Refiners asked to maximise LPG output for local consumption
Facing supply risks from the West Asia conflict, the government has ordered all refiners to channel full C3-C4 streams into LPG production to ensure adequate supply for households
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:32 PM IST "LPG Crisis")
Latest Updates on LPG Crisis
What is Essential Commodities Act invoked by govt amid LPG shortage?
The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise natural gas and LPG supply for domestic, industrial, and vehicular use amid global energy disruptions
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LPG shortage: Hotels in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai hotels flag disruption
Hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai are struggling with LPG shortages as the West Asia conflict disrupts energy supplies, forcing many to reduce menu items or suspend operations
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India to boost coal use for summer as West Asia crisis hits LNG supplies
India has invoked emergency provisions and declared force majeure, reprioritising natural gas supplies to key sectors such as households and fertiliser plants
State-run OMCs to boost LPG production to meet demand amid crunch
IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL have said that they are boosting LPG production and prioritising household supply after the Centre directed refineries to use all propane, butane, and other gas streams for LPG
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LPG shortage shuts restaurants across cities; QSR, Eternal, Swiggy stks hit
QSR and food delivery stocks, including Jubilant FoodWorks, Devyani International & Eternal fell as LPG shortage forced restaurants and hotels to shut kitchens across cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru
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West Asia war updates: LPG supply hit in India; Trump warns Iran on Hormuz
Rising tensions in West Asia are affecting LPG shipments to India; Trump warns Iran over the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices swing and fears of wider energy supply disruption grow
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LPG constraints: India's auto industry braces for impact on production
Siam asks MoPNG to give clarity on availability
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