"lpg-shortage"

Shortage of commercial and auto LPG in the city is affecting auto rickshaw services and the hotel industry. With restricted supply, eateries are switching to firewood while auto drivers queue at government outlets to avoid higher fuel prices.

The government said 5 kg LPG cylinders can be purchased with a valid ID without address proof amid West Asia tensions. It assured there is no fuel shortage and outlined steps to maintain supply stability and prevent panic buying

The Indore administration has temporarily suspended commercial LPG cylinder supply due to nationwide shortages caused by global tensions, prioritising domestic use. Emergency provisions have been introduced, while new connections and KYC processes are paused until supply conditions improve

Despite LPG shortages and rising fuel costs, Hyderabad’s mobile cycle tiffin vendors continue serving affordable breakfast like idli, dosa, and Mysore bonda. Using firewood stoves, they cater to daily commuters, workers, and low-income residents, ensuring food security citywide.

Traffic came to a standstill on Sagar Highway near LB Nagar after auto-rickshaw drivers protested the LPG fuel shortage. Drivers blocked the road, citing long queues and falling earnings, prompting police intervention to ease congestion and restore normal traffic movement.

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.

Hyderabad auto rickshaw drivers protested since Sunday night demanding faster LPG refills amid long queues. Tensions escalated at Rajendranagar and PVNR Expressway, prompting police action. Social organizations and locals provided food and water to drivers enduring hours-long waits.

A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted Hyderabad’s food scene, forcing several restaurants to stop cooking the popular breakfast dish nihari–paya and switch to firewood for preparing other items.

Autorickshaw drivers in Hyderabad are facing long queues and hours of waiting at LPG dispensing stations due to a severe supply shortage. Many drivers say the crisis is affecting their daily earnings as they struggle to find fuel across the city.

Small eateries in Mancherial are struggling due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders triggered by the West Asia conflict. With allocations slashed, owners are forced to buy cylinders at inflated black-market rates.

The Centre has increased commercial LPG allocation to 70 per cent to ease supply shortages caused by import disruptions linked to the Iran war, prioritising key industrial sectors while urging consumers to register and apply for PNG connections

Residents in Hyderabad faced fuel disruptions as several stations stayed shut overnight despite stock availability, reopening late morning. Long queues formed while auto drivers protested LPG shortages, citing hours of waiting, limited supply, and operational restrictions across multiple areas

The Middle East crisis is increasing manufacturing costs for medical devices in India, with raw material prices rising sharply. Industry bodies warn that prolonged disruptions could lead to shortages and higher prices for patients unless government relief measures are introduced.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar assured that the city has sufficient fuel reserves for 60 days and dismissed rumours of shortage. Officials from police, revenue and civil supplies departments have been deployed at fuel stations to monitor the situation.

Canteens and restaurants in Hyderabad are facing severe difficulties for the third consecutive week due to restricted supply of commercial LPG cylinders. Many eateries have reduced menu items or suspended kitchen operations, while roadside tiffin centres are disappearing from highways.

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Hyderabad are facing severe hardship due to the shortage of auto LPG at fuel stations. Long queues and limited supply have disrupted their daily earnings and transport services, with drivers alleging overcharging and delays.

KT Rama Rao led BRS legislators in Hyderabad protesting LPG shortages, demanding clarity from Centre and State. The party linked supply disruptions to West Asia tensions, citing hardships for households, vendors and small businesses amid rising prices

Adilabad SP Akhil Mahajan has warned against the misuse of domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes, stating that special teams have been formed to check diversions and strict action will be taken against violators in the district.

The LPG cylinder shortage in Hyderabad is impacting NGOs running food donation drives, forcing them to adopt alternative cooking methods. Despite rising costs and growing demand, most organisations continue serving free meals to the underprivileged across the city.

The ongoing LPG shortage in Telangana has sparked a fresh round of political sparring between Congress and BJP. Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy admitted to severe shortages in commercial LPG. The BJP, however, accused the Congress government of creating artificial scarcity.