LPG Crisis Deepens: India Implements ESMA Amid Middle East Conflict, Strait of Hormuz Blockade

• Government implemented ESMA nationwide and issued strict directives against hoarders due to a severe LPG crisis.
• The crisis stems from the America-Israel and Iran conflict, leading to the complete blockage of the 'Strait of Hormuz' and impacting India's gas supply.
• Shortage of commercial gas cylinders has disrupted operations in hotels and crematoriums.
• Petrol and diesel prices remain stable in India, thanks to cheap Russian oil and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
• The situation will be compared to the 1990 Iraq-Kuwait war and India's economic situation in 2026.