An auto LPG shortage triggered by the Middle East crisis has hit Telangana, affecting nearly one lakh drivers. Supply disruptions, long queues and higher prices at private outlets have caused transport issues, prompting the State government to seek urgent intervention from the Centre.
Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Telangana government is exploring options to address the auto LPG shortage in Hyderabad. The crisis, caused by delayed LPG vessel arrivals amid Middle East tensions, has affected urban mobility and triggered protests by auto drivers
