LPG Shortage: The Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gas crisis is not coming to an end anytime soon. In its second week, the crisis has forced ordinary households and hoteliers across the country to buy LPG cylinders at exorbitant prices.
LPG Shortage: Claims By Government Agencies
The Union Government and district administrations have claimed that there is no acute shortage of domestic cylinders yet citizens are unable to book LPG refills because of persistent system failures.
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Daily wage workers have been the worst hit with many claiming that they have been visiting gas agency godowns for several days but unable to book a gas cylinder.
The LPG shortage crisis went all out in full public view after the Union Government put a stop on the sale and distribution of commercial cylinders across the country, forcing many small eateries, hotels and restaurants to temporarily close down or trim their food menus. However, what originally started as a shortage of commercial gas cylinders soon snowballed into a massive problem impacting domestic LPG consumers as well.
Endless Queues For Hours
In recent days, the mandatory online booking systems of gas agencies have been experiencing major challenges, leaving millions unable to book LPG cylinder bookings. This has forced people to stand in endless queues for hours at gas agency offices and godowns. The growing frustration over the inability to book a gas cylinder has resulted in frequent fights between gas agency employees and citizens.
Many small eateries and hotels across India have been forced to innovate and even use wood to cook food so their kitchens stay operational. Citizens have been forced to purchase induction stoves and electric cooktops while those in rural areas or semi-urban areas have shifted to traditional chullahas.
According to media reports, the USA Israel Iran war is expected to last for 4-6 more weeks. This would make things challenging for residents and commercial outlets hoping to get their hands on domestic or commercial LPG cylinders.
