LPG Shortage: Congress MPs Call for Multiple Supply Chains Amid West Asia Crisis

• Congress MP Karti Chidambaram stresses India needs multiple supply chains to counter West Asia conflict's impact on LPG supply.
• Chidambaram links the crisis to the US attack on Iran, highlighting global unpredictability and lack of counterbalance to the US.
• Congress MP Jebi Mathur blames Central government for failing to foresee the shortage, citing issues faced by hoteliers in Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune.
• Shashi Tharoor notes the Iran conflict has led to LPG availability issues and price hikes for consumers.
• Union Government invokes Essential Commodities Act, directing refineries to maximize LPG production and prioritizing gas allocation to key sectors.