Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 jolts Manipur's Churachandpur

According to representatives of the hotel and tourism sector, the shortage has intensified amid the ongoing crisis in Iran and the wider Middle East, which has disrupted LPG availability across several parts of the country.

Gas shortage is hitting restaurants hard in Hyderabad. A restaurant owner said that the fuel shortage is affecting their business big time, and with wood prices allegedly skyrocketing, especially in Ramdhan, it is challenging.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh on Wednesday warned of worsening LPG shortage, accusing the government of hiding facts and citing failures in foreign policy.

People from across Manipur, under the banner of the Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), staged a protest against the ongoing census process in the state. The demonstration took place at Ima Market in Imphal, where protesters voiced their opposition to the exercise.

A commercial LPG shortage is affecting hotels and restaurants nationwide, with many forced to suspend operations. The government has formed a three-member committee to address grievances and prioritise domestic LPG supply.