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West Asia conflict disrupts India's kitchens, clouds its tech ambitions

Gas shortages triggered by the West Asia conflict are disrupting kitchens, restaurants and small industries in India, exposing the country's fragile LNG-dependent energy system

'Do not create panic over LPG': PM Modi assures energy security is intact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they are not only exposing themselves before the people but also hurting the country. Addressing the NXT Summit here, Modi also said that due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, no nation has remained unaffected, but India is fully committed to addressing this challenge and is leaving no stone unturned to safeguard its energy security. He also said that some people are trying to black-market certain products by taking advantage of the present situation, and warned that action will be taken against such unscrupulous elements. "I request the state governments to enhance monitoring to stop black-marketers and hoarders in such times," he said. On the LPG issue, the prime minister said there is currently a lot of discussion surrounding LPG, with some individuals "spreading unnecessary panic". "I do not wish to make any political statements at this moment. Those who

Govt may release 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders soon to ease supply

The Centre is considering releasing 19 kg LPG cylinders to ease shortages affecting restaurants and industries, while boosting imports and alternative fuel supplies, a petroleum ministry official said

Ground report: How West Asia war is hitting local eateries in Delhi

Ground Report | The West Asia conflict is now being felt in India’s kitchens. Business Standard’s Anna Priyadarshini speaks to dhabas and local eateries in Delhi's ITO, CP and Paharganj

LPG shortage drives induction cooktop demand: How the tech works

With LPG supply concerns rising amid the West Asia crisis, households are buying induction cooktops as a backup. But the appliances require specialised cookware to function properly

'No such problem': Uttarakhand CM warns against rumours of LPG shortage

Pushkar Singh Dhami, while speaking to the reporters, said, We are taking strict action against rumours, and there is no such problem anywhere in Uttarakhand

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

Himachal has adequate petrol, diesel and LPG stocks, says chief secretary

Himachal Pradesh presently has sufficient stock of petrol, diesel and domestic cooking gas (LPG), Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta said on Wednesday. Presiding over a review meeting to assess the availability of petrol, diesel and domestic as well as commercial LPG in the state in view of the current situation arising due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he directed officials to ensure uninterrupted availability for the public. Around 15,000 commercial LPG cylinders are currently available in the state, and these were being supplied to hotels, restaurants and other institutions as required, a statement issued here said. However, it was noted that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has been slightly affected due to the prevailing circumstances. Despite this, private and government hospitals, as well as educational institutions, were being provided with a full supply of commercial LPG cylinders on priority to ensure that essential services continue without disruption. The

Section of TN hotels declare holiday citing shortage of LPG cylinders

A section of hotels and restaurants operating in Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday declared a holiday following the lack of commercial LPG supply to the establishments, employees said. Early morning customers who had come for tea and coffee expressed disappointment over the closure of the hotels and expressed hope that the Centre would take up measures to ease the situation. "Due to lack of LPG supply, March 11, 2026 has been declared a holiday," a notice displayed in a popular hotel in the city said on Wednesday. "If this is the case for commercial LPG, then it may impact the domestic LPG supply also. Already, the booking period for domestic gas has been extended from the existing 21 days to 25 days. We do not know what we will do," a resident who had come for a coffee said, after the hotel in Thiyagaraya Nagar declared a holiday. On March 10, the hotel association had voiced concern over sustaining their businesses as the existing stock of commercial LPG "would be ...

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 .

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

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

Domestic LPG cylinder price rises ₹60, commercial up ₹115 amid Iran war

The prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders were hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, amid rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict. Non-subsidised LPG, the one that common household users other than the Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost Rs 913 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi as against Rs 853 previously, according to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website. This is the second increase in prices in less than a year. Industry officials said the increase follows a steep rise in global energy prices since the breakout of military conflict in West Asia. Despite the price increase, cooking gas in India is priced at the lowest when compared with neighbouring countries, they said. The price increase, the website showed, is effective from March 7. This is the second increase in rates in 11 months. Prices were last hiked by Rs 50 in April last year. In Mumbai, non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 912.50, Rs 939 in Kolkata and Rs 928.50

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output as Hormuz disruption worsens

Government directs refiners to maximise LPG production and supply extra volumes only to state-run OMCs for domestic use, as Hormuz closure tightens India's already import-heavy LPG supply

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

West Asia crisis triggers severe LNG, LPG supply shock for Indian firms

LNG tenders fail, tankers stranded, storage at 30%; naphtha back in the mix

Indian households face a looming fuel crunch as West Asia crisis drags on

War in the Persian Gulf threatens LPG supplies to India, raising the risk of cooking gas shortages and inflation if cargoes remain stranded beyond weeks

India-US deal: Cost, crude quality may delay gains from US energy upside

Despite a thaw in trade talks, higher costs, logistics challenges and refinery constraints may limit any near-term boost in India's crude oil, gas and LPG imports from the US

Delhi CM announces aid for two LPG cylinders for ration card holders

This assistance will be extended on the occasions of major festivals such as Holi and Diwali