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.
Executive President, All India LPG Distributors Federation PN Seth, on Tuesday, said there is no shortage of LPG cylinders and the supply of both commercial and domestic cylinders is continuing as usual.
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.
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.
"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
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack at the Centre over the alleged shortage of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, claiming that the government "lied" regarding the energy stock reserves.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the alleged shortage of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, saying that the Opposition had warned against an energy security crisis amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
To stop hoarding and black marketing, the booking period for LPG gas cylinder has been increased from 21 to 25 days, government sources said on Monday.
The Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the projects in the presence of the Congress National President and Rajya Sabha member Mallikarjun Kharge, and several state Ministers.