Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday questioned the Centre over reports of a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, asking the government to explain the reasons behind the alleged crisis.
Amid the ongoing disruptions in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders due to the West Asia conflict, GR Durairaj, State Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu Merchants' Association, is seeking support from the government to revive the struggling hotel industry.
FHRAI VP Pradeep Shetty on Tuesday said that the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has escalated into a severe supply disruption across several Indian cities, with hotels and restaurants reporting near-complete halts in operations.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday accused the central government of failing to respond adequately to commercial LPG cylinder shortages, saying the situation could severely affect hotels, hospitals and other establishments.
Amid shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday called on the central government to take preemptive steps and provide clarity on how supply will be maintained during the ongoing West Asia crisis.
"The next booking for LPG cylinders will be allowed only after the 25th day from the date of the previous delivery, and there is no shortage in supply of LPG as it is stated by oil companies. Commercial LPG cylinders have not been issued since yesterday, but an exemption has been given to
The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylinder rising by Rs 60 across the country, and the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has also been increased by Rs 115.
"'Inflation Man Modi' Delivers a Shock to the Public. The Modi government has directly increased the price of domestic LPG cylinders by 60 rupees. Meanwhile, for commercial LPG cylinders, you will now have to pay 115 rupees more," the INC wrote on X.
Oil marketing companies have raised the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 111, effective immediately. Following this revision, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 1,691.50
The price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Thursday, January 1, bringing some cost pressure for hotels, restaurants and other commercial users at the start of the new year.