11/03/2026
India is currently facing a serious LPG shortage that’s hitting restaurants and hotels hard in major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. The root cause? Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupting vital LPG imports through the Hormuz Strait.
While domestic LPG supply for households remains stable, commercial LPG cylinders are in short supply, forcing many food businesses to cut down operations or temporarily shut kitchens. This shortage could impact food prices and availability in the coming days.
This situation highlights how dependent we are on imported energy and how global events can directly affect our daily lives. For now, it’s important to stay calm, avoid panic buying, and use resources wisely.
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