Cooking Gas Crisis Looms: Centre Orders Refineries to Boost LPG Production Amid Supply Fears

• India faces fuel pressure from the Iran crisis and Strait of Hormuz closure, impacting supply.
• Domestic cooking gas (LPG) supply is decreasing despite a 30-day Russian oil import exemption.
• Centre issues urgent directive under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to address potential crisis.
• Public and private oil refineries are ordered to prioritize LPG production, not divert raw materials.
• Commercial gas supply is most affected; panic booking increases demand for domestic supply.