Jharkhand Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Irfan Ansari has written to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, urging the Centre to restore the supply of commercial LPG cylinders to industrial canteens and hotels in the state amid growing concerns over shortag
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan criticised the Centre over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders affecting hotels and restaurants across the country, saying the Centre must take immediate action to address the issue and protect the country's energy interests
Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje urged people not to panic over reports of commercial LPG shortages affecting hotels and restaurants, saying the Central government is actively working to address the issue amid global supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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.
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.
In his letter, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP highlighted concerns raised by associations representing the restaurant and hospitality sector regarding the continuity of commercial LPG supply to restaurants, hotels, and other food service establishments.
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.
The CM claimed that disruption in supply following a central directive is forcing restaurants, hotels, and catering services to the brink of temporary closure.
Stalin this morning held a review meeting to assess the possible impact of the ongoing US- Iran conflict on Tamil Nadu and to chart the necessary response measures.
"Indian government has introduced Essential Commodities act, as gas supply for cylinders should be avoided, and only domestic cylinders should be given. We are forcing the Central government to bring the hotels under the Essential Commodities section. The government has ordered the oil co
"There are some challenges, but like the EAM assured the house yesterday and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister has been repeatedly assuring, the energy security of the country is the foremost priority for the govt. I would like to assure the people of Karnataka, especially the hoteli