India's LPG Cylinder Shortage: Widespread Crisis Affects Homes and Businesses
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LPG Crisis Grips India: Restaurants, Autos, Laundromats Face Shutdown Threat
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Firstpost•11-03-2026, 13:17
LPG Crisis Grips India: Restaurants, Autos, Laundromats Face Shutdown Threat
•India faces a severe LPG shortage due to the Strait of Hormuz closure amid the West Asia war, impacting over 80% of its LPG imports.
•Government's prioritization of domestic cooking gas has led to a critical scarcity of commercial LPG for businesses.
•Restaurants, hotels, laundromats, and autorickshaws in major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata are severely affected, with many fearing closures.
•Businesses are resorting to crisis menus, alternative cooking methods, and anticipate a 20-30% hike in menu prices by April.
•State governments and industry bodies are urging central intervention, while the Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to ensure equitable distribution.