Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, industries across India are increasingly turning to alternative fuels due to disruptions in the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The crisis has affected key shipping routes and supply chains, leading to delays, rising costs, and uncertainty in fuel availability. Several sectors that heavily depend on LPG — including ceramics, textiles, food processing, and small-scale manufacturing — are among the worst hit. With supplies tighten

A severe LPG cylinder shortage has forced nearly half of the small and medium hotels in Salem to shut down, triggering concern among business owners and raising questions over supply management and illegal sales. Hotel owners in the city say that the situation has reached a breaking point, with commercial LPG cylinders becoming increasingly scarce and unaffordable. Many establishments have been unable to sustain daily operations due to the unavailability of fuel, leading to t

Small eateries and roadside food businesses in Coimbatore are facing severe challenges due to an ongoing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, leading to skyrocketing prices and disrupted daily operations. Local tea stall owners, small hotels, and bakeries say the situation has worsened over the past few weeks. A commercial LPG cylinder, which earlier cost around ₹2,040, is now being sold at an exorbitant rate of ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 in the black market. Even at these inflated p

Bhopal : The government of Madhya Pradesh has directed district collectors to closely monitor LPG supply and take strict steps to prevent black marketing, amid concerns over availability and rising demand. In an official communication dated March 10, the state government instructed all collectors to regularly review stock availability of LPG cylinders and ensure that distribution systems function smoothly across districts. 🔍 Focus on Supply Monitoring Collectors have been as

Surat : A growing wave of migrant worker departures from Surat has set off alarm bells in the city’s crucial textile industry, with many labourers citing rising living costs and shrinking incomes as key reasons for leaving. For several days, Udhna Junction has been witnessing भारी भीड़ of migrant workers carrying their belongings, waiting for trains to return to their native states. The दृश्य reflects deep distress among workers who say they can no longer sustain themselves i

Bengaluru : A unique cooking innovation by a resident of Bengaluru is drawing widespread attention amid concerns over the availability of LPG cylinders. The device, known as a “rocket stove,” has been developed by local innovator Ashok Urs and is being seen as a practical alternative during times of fuel shortage. According to Ashok Urs, he designed and developed the rocket stove around six years ago as a more efficient and eco-friendly option compared to traditional wood-fir

Bengaluru : The Bengaluru Hotels Association has warned that many hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru, Karnataka, may be forced to shut operations if the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is not restored soon. According to association representatives, several eateries across the city are facing a severe shortage of LPG cylinders, which are essential for cooking and daily operations in hotels and restaurants. The shortage has disrupted normal functioning, leaving many es