Iran War Impact: Commercial LPG Shortage Hits Delhi-NCR Restaurants, Hotels; Long Queue Outside Supply Centres

LPG Crisis: As the war between Iran and the joint forces of the US and Israel is about to complete two weeks, the costs of PNG (piped natural gas) and commercial cylinders have surged through the roof. The consumers and commercial establishments in Delhi-NCR who are dependent on commercial cylinder-based services are dealing with a lot of difficulties. As per the instructions of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, district administrations have completely stopped the distribution of commercial LPG cylinders.

The commercial industries relying heavily on PNG, including hotels, restaurants, catering units, and manufacturing units, have faced problems due to the latest order. As per reports, the latest order has begun troubling over 35,000 MSME units in Noida, including over four hundred thousand PNG connection holders. Amid the ongoing LPG and PNG crisis, the district administration of Noida has formed a special team led by ADM Finance and Revenue Atul Kumar to monitor the situation.

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The team has been formed to monitor the situation, prioritising emergency services and issuing key directives. The businessmen, especially those associated with the hotel industry, have asserted that several units are on the verge of closure in Noida due to the crisis.

"Many small and medium-sized industries in the district, including packaging, food processing, and silicone spray, rely on commercial LPG and PNG gas. For the past two days, complaints have been received about LPG cylinder supply disruptions at many locations," Amit Upadhyay, President, IBA, Gautam Buddha Nagar, was quoted as saying by Jagran.com.

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"As a result, many factories are partially closed, and several units are on the verge of closure," he added. The shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has affected the operations of more than 50,000 restaurants, pubs, and hotels in the capital city. While some restaurants are sourcing cooking gas from other restaurants, the others are even purchasing it illegally, reported Jagran.com.