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LPG Shortage News Today Updates: Oil ministry official says govt is making every effort to address cooking gas concerns
LPG Shortage News Today Updates: The shortage of cooking gas has begun disrupting community kitchens across the city. As a result, langars and Atal canteens have been forced to cut menu options. Catch LIVE Updates with Mint
Eshita Gain, Jocelyn Fernandes
Updated14 Mar 2026, 06:20:24 AM IST
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LPG Shortage News Today
LPG Shortage News Today(HT_PRINT)
LPG Shortage News Today: Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas assured citizens that the supply of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) to domestic consumers and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is being ensured without any interruptions or cuts.

“Furthermore, regarding commercial consumers in our major urban cities and centers—many of whom are currently facing difficulties due to their reliance on LPG supplies—the Government of India is making every effort to address their concerns,” she was quoted as saying by ANI.

The oil ministry official further urged commercial consumers to contact their local CGD (City Gas Distribution) network provider or their designated dealer to obtain a PNG connection for undisrupted service.

India is in its fourth consecutive day of LPG shortages, with disruptions being reported across major cities of the country, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, and Chennai.

What triggered the LPG shortage?

The US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation have led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key sea route through which India gets 85-90% of its LPG imports from West Asian nations, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.