Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:46am on 11 Mar 2026,Wednesday India
The Iran war has triggered an LPG supply crunch in India, forcing restaurants in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata to shut or cut operations. The disruption is linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 85–90% of India’s LPG imports pass. India imports over 60% of its LPG needs, making supplies vulnerable to geopolitical shocks. Hotel bodies say commercial LPG supplies have nearly stopped in several cities, with many eateries running out of cylinders. In Mumbai, about 20% of restaurants have already shut. Many restaurants are reducing menus and operating hours as the government prioritises LPG supply for households and essential sectors. (PC: India Today)
