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Updated on: March 12, 2026 11:07:20 AM IST
LPG shortage: On the 13th day of the war between Iran and Israel, oil prices rose with Brent crude rising above $100 a barrel early Thursday, days after it briefly approached $120, amid worsening supply concerns in the wake of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.
- 1 minute agoDomestic production of liquefied petroleum gas increased by 25%, with priority given to basic sectors
- 4 minutes agoUttarakhand prioritizes LPG supplies to hospitals and schools amid West Asia crisis
- 5 minutes agoGas shortage hits Hyderabad restaurants, and some resort to firewood for cooking
- 16 minutes agoThe government is working to stabilize LPG supplies amid Hormuz tensions
- 35 minutes agoLPG shortage is hitting restaurants, and some are turning to induction cooking
LPG Shortage Live: A roadside restaurant in Connaught Place has downsized its menu amid a shortage of LPG cylinders in New Delhi.
Direct LPG shortage: On the 13th day of the war between Iran and Israel, oil prices rose with Brent crude rising above $100 a barrel early Thursday, days after it briefly approached $120, amid worsening supply concerns in the wake of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. The price of benchmark US crude also rose to about $94 per barrel, with Iran intensifying its attacks aimed at creating global economic pressure on the United States and Israel to end the conflict, with no signs of the fighting abating.
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Import and supply of LPG in India has been disrupted
India imports about 60 percent of its liquefied petroleum gas needs, and about 90 percent of those supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government said on Wednesday, while outlining steps taken to address potential supply disruptions amid conflict in West Asia.
An order issued on March 8 directs refineries to maximize LPG production, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said at a press conference, urging the public not to panic.
What is the impact on India?
Restaurants in Mumbai, Bangalore and Gurugram have started reducing the use of LPG by offering limited or ‘crunch’ menus with quick-cooking dishes and increasing reliance on coal-based tandoor items to avoid potential closures.
In south Delhi, restaurateur Gagandeep Singh Sapra said he had to close his north Indian restaurant Tadka Rani after supplies of liquefied petroleum gas ran out, claiming black market traders were demanding… $5000 per cylinder, which is much higher than the official amount $1,884.50 price for a 19 kg commercial cylinder.
In Bhopal, the shortage is affecting hotels, restaurants and residents, with long queues reported at gas agencies, while some restaurants have switched to induction cooking and a few have closed temporarily.
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March 12, 2026 at 11:07:17 am
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Direct LPG shortage: Domestic LPG production increased by 25%, with priority given to essential sectors
LPG Direct Shortage: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Wednesday that domestic production of LPG has risen by about 25 percent and the entire production is being directed towards household consumers.
The government added that for non-domestic LPG, priority is given to essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions.
March 12, 2026 at 11:04:39 am
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Live LPG Shortage: Uttarakhand prioritizes LPG supplies to hospitals, schools amid US-Iran war
Live LPG shortage: The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday decided to prioritize supply of commercial LPG cylinders to hospitals and educational institutions amid fears of possible disruptions due to conflict in West Asia.
The state has also started preparations to arrange timber for commercial use if necessary, though officials said there was currently no shortage of gas cylinders.
Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan reviewed the situation at a meeting in the state’s summer capital of Jersey, with district officials and representatives of oil and gas companies joining via video conference.
March 12, 2026 at 11:03:18 AM
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LPG shortage: Gas shortage hits Hyderabad restaurants, and some resort to firewood for cooking
LPG Shortage: The shortage of cooking gas is severely affecting restaurants in Hyderabad, forcing some establishments to turn to firewood for cooking purposes.
Nadeem Qadri, owner of MS Mandi Hotel in Hyderabad, said many hotels in Telangana have already closed due to the shortage, while others are struggling with rising costs.
He alleged that LPG is being sold on the black market and timber prices have also gone up, making operations difficult. Qadri said that his restaurant continues to serve customers by cooking on firewood despite the challenges, even during the holy month of Ramadan.
March 12, 2026 at 10:52:00 AM
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LPG Shortage Live: The government is working to stabilize LPG supplies amid Hormuz tensions
LPG Shortage Live: Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Thursday said efforts are underway to stabilize the LPG supply situation, adding that new ways are emerging for India to secure additional fuel supplies.
Speaking to reporters, Gopi said Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri took up questions on the LPG crisis in Parliament on Wednesday.
He pointed out that some details regarding fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz could not be revealed due to diplomatic sensitivities.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important sea lanes, with nearly a quarter of global seaborne oil trade passing through the narrow waterway, along with large amounts of liquefied natural gas and fertilisers.
March 12, 2026 at 10:33:33 am
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LPG shortage: LPG shortage is hitting restaurants, some of whom are switching to induction cooking
Live LPG Shortage: A reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has started impacting hotels and restaurants in Bhopal, with some operators turning to alternatives like induction cooking while a few establishments have been temporarily closed, ANI reported.
The disruption is also affecting residents, as long queues were seen at several gas agencies across the city to get household LPG cylinders.
Amid the shortage, the major fast food chain that operates around 27 outlets across Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, has gradually started shifting to induction cooking to keep its kitchens running.
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