Amid the ongoing war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday (March 12, 2026) said that tensions in the Gulf countries have led to rumours spreading rapidly across India about a possible liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage, creating unnecessary concern among the public. “Rumours are being spread about a shortage of LPG cylinders due to the war in Gulf countries. Mr. Mann added that he has raised the matter with the Union government to ensure that adequate supply of LPG cylinders is maintained so that common people do not face inconvenience in the coming days. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring alleged that gas supply crisis has hit both commercial and domestic consumers, with households also going without supplies for the last few days. He said there has been a temporary disruption in the supply of commercial cylinders, which will also be resolved soon.

Source: The Hindu March 13, 2026 02:44 UTC