With more than 77 lakhs LPG cylinders being booked, India has plunged into the worst LPG crisis in years. Despite the government claims of no shortage of the cooking gas, restaurants have been closed, eateries have began charging extra money and factories have closed the shops. How deep is the LPG crisis in India at present? As it is evident, India is going through the worst LPG crisis in decades, with more than 77 lakh cylinders booked across the nation. The crisis began with the beginning of the US-Iran war, but it deepened after the Strait of Hormuz was closed.

Source: dna March 17, 2026 09:31 UTC