National

LPG Shortage Disrupts Eateries In Cities

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

A widening commercial LPG shortage has begun disrupting restaurant operations in several Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and Chennai, as the government prioritises household fuel supply amid broader energy concerns linked to the West Asia conflict. The shortage has forced many eateries to cut menus, reduce kitchen operations and warn of temporary closures.

National

Hotels Raise Alarm Over LPG Shortage in India

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Hotel and restaurant bodies in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai have flagged a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, warning of disruption to food services as supply stress continues amid the wider West Asia crisis. The Centre has responded by asking refineries to increase LPG production and by prioritising domestic cooking gas supply. Commercial LPG Shortage Hits […]

National

Domestic LPG Price Hiked By ₹60 Amid West Asia Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Domestic LPG Price Hiked By ₹60 Amid West Asia Conflict Domestic cooking gas prices in India have been increased by ₹60 per cylinder as global energy markets react to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The revision was implemented by state-run oil marketing companies as rising international fuel prices and supply disruptions begin affecting […]

Government Policies National

Centre Hikes 19 kg Commercial LPG Price by ₹111

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The price of a 19 kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has been increased by ₹111 with effect from January 1, 2026. The revision applies to commercial LPG cylinders used by businesses such as hotels, restaurants, catering units and food outlets. The increase comes at the start of the new year and is expected […]

International

Pakistani LPG Tanker Reportedly Hit by Drone in Yemen, Crew Safe

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker carrying 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, two Sri Lankans, and one Nepali, reportedly came under attack by a drone strike on 17 September while docked at Ras al-Esa port in Yemen, an area under Houthi control. According to Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the strike caused an explosion […]