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West Asia conflict: Two India-bound LPG tankers clear Strait of Hormuz

Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying roughly a day's supply of the country's cooking gas, have safely navigated through the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days. "Two LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 tonnes, have safely transited the region and are moving towards Indian shores," an official statement said. While BW TYR is proceeding towards Mumbai with an expected arrival on March 31, BW ELM is en route to New Mangalore with an estimated arrival date of April 1. The US and Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's sweeping retaliation have all but halted shipping through the strait - the narrow shipping lane that is a conduit for oil and gas exports from Gulf countries to the world. Iran, however, last week said "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway after coordinating with Iranian authorities. Previously, four Indian-flagged LPG tankers had safely sailed through the ...

Crackling logs push out the blue flame in India's elite club kitchens

The old fire is stoked again as firewood and electric fill the LPG gap, and menus shrink

India's LPG supply shortage shows no sign of easing as new route opens

On the positive side, a new route, bypassing Hormuz, opened for India's LPG supplies from Saudi Arabia. But there is a supply shortage for March and a much bigger one for April as of date

LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy

India's domestic production supplies about 41 per cent of the country's LPG demand, while the remaining volumes are imported

LPG shortage spurs fistfights, use of firewood in India as war hits supply

As the Iran war enters the third week and cooking gas becomes scarce amid a conflict-driven supply shock

LPG consumption falls 17% in first half of March on war-related shortages

Cooking gas LPG consumption in India fell by a steep 17.7 per cent in the first half of March on the back of supply disruptions due to war in West Asia, preliminary industry data showed. LPG consumption fell to 1.147 million tonne during the first fortnight of March, 17.3 per cent lower than 1.387 million tonne consumed in the same period last year and 26.3 per cent lower than 1.557 million tonne demand in the first half of February. India imports about 60 per cent of its LPG requirements, much of it via the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively shut following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. With supplies from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates disrupted, the government has cut LPG supplies to commercial establishments like hotels, and industries to safeguard household cooking gas availability. Preliminary sales data of three state-owned fuel retailers, who control roughly 90 per cent of the market, showed LPG consumption during March 1 to Mar

PNG users cannot obtain or retain LPG connections, notifies Centre

The notification also stated that consumers with a PNG connection cannot apply for a new LPG connection or obtain cylinder refills

Two Indian LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely, head to Gujarat

Indian LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely and are sailing towards Mundra and Kandla ports, officials said amid tensions in the Gulf region

Two LPG tankers head for India after crossing embattled Strait of Hormuz

The ships were granted safe transit through the strait, which has been all but closed for nearly two weeks, after a deal between New Delhi and Tehran

LPG supply shortage hits businesses; eateries switch to wood stoves

LPG supplies are tightening across cities, with long delivery delays and limited stock; restaurants and households in several cities are facing shortages

LPG crisis: How West Asia war is shrinking India’s menus | Iran-US war | Cooking gas

The conflict in West Asia is no longer just a distant geopolitical crisis. Across India, restaurants and hotels are running out of cooking gas, menus are shrinking, and some eateries are shutting down

As gas supply worries grow, households push to buy induction cooktops

Retailers and e-commerce platforms report a surge in induction cooktop demand as households look for alternatives amid concerns over possible disruptions in PNG and LPG supply

Uttarakhand prepares firewood supply for businesses amid LPG shortage

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the resulting disruption in gas supplies, the Uttarakhand government has begun preparations to provide firewood for commercial use if required. Uttarakhand Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal said the current situation resembles a crisis scenario. "With war-like conditions prevailing in several Middle Eastern countries, a shortage of gas cannot be ruled out," he said. To address the situation, instructions have been issued to the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation to ensure the availability of wood so that businesses can use it as an alternative fuel in case the gas shortage worsens. The government on Tuesday rejigged the allocation of LPG production, CNG, and piped cooking gas, which will take precedence over all other sectors using natural gas to ensure an uninterrupted supply for households and transport sectors. As the widening West Asia conflict disrupted 30 per cent of India's gas supply, the oil ministry, in a gazette ...

Hotels warn LPG shortage could persist for month, urge govt to take steps

Industry bodies have warned that unless supply stabilises soon, the hospitality sector could face widespread operational disruptions in the coming weeks

India secures additional LPG, LNG supplies from non-Hormuz routes

Indian refiners report 10 per cent increase in LPG production since government order

Restaurants consider raising prices by 20-30% amid LPG shortage

Industry face double whammy, input costs rising amid LPG shortage

Amid LPG shortage, NRAI asks restaurants to curtail menus, save fuel

Restaurant body NRAI advises members to rationalise menus, conserve LPG, and explore electric cooking alternatives after commercial cylinder supply was disrupted in parts of the country

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

Commercial LPG shortage: Stocks can last only 1-2 days, say TN Hotels

Restaurants across Tamil Nadu are staring at a bleak future with existing stock expected to last only for one or two days due to a lack of commercial LPG cylinder supply amid the West Asia conflict, hoteliers said on Tuesday. Some of the hotels and restaurants have already cut the number of food items offered in order to reduce the LPG use, officials said. "It is like a second COVID-19-enforced lockdown for us. We are cutting down on the usage of LPG cylinders. We have reduced the number of food items. For Dosa, tea or coffee, the stove should be receiving LPG supply non-stop. We have cut the number of items now and are providing food only in limited numbers," the chairman of a popular restaurant chain told PTI on condition of anonymity. To a query, he said, "We expect to run for one or two days with existing stock. If there is no supply of the commercial LPG cylinders, we have no other go than to close down operations. COVID-19 lockdown-like situation returning." Meanwhile, Sri .

Centre asks refiners to maximise LPG output amid West Asia conflict

The Centre has directed refiners to maximise LPG production and ensure supplies go only to state-run retailers for domestic use as tensions in West Asia threaten global energy flows