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LPG Shortages Threaten Restaurant Closures Amid Iran Conflict

3/10/2026

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The National Restaurant Association of India warns LPG shortages threaten restaurant closures if supplies do not improve.
The shortage stems from the ongoing Iran conflict that has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, reducing gas for cooking.
The government has prioritized LPG for households, leaving commercial users struggling and causing delivery failures.
LPG prices have risen for domestic and commercial users, threatening gas-dependent industries such as ceramics and fertilizers.

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The National Restaurant Association of India warns LPG shortages threaten restaurant closures if supplies do not improve.
The shortage stems from the ongoing Iran conflict that has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, reducing gas for cooking.
The government has prioritized LPG for households, leaving commercial users struggling and causing delivery failures.
LPG prices have risen for domestic and commercial users, threatening gas-dependent industries such as ceramics and fertilizers.