LPG restrictions threaten pharma manufacturing
NewsBytes | March 14, 2026 12:39 PM CST
Isopropyl alcohol, a key chemical, is facing shortages
With refineries forced to prioritize LPG, a key chemical (isopropyl alcohol) used for making essential medicines is facing shortages, putting production of various essential medicines at risk.
Medical device companies are also hurting: less polypropylene means fewer syringes and IV sets, while higher costs and tricky GST (Goods and Services Tax) rules are squeezing already thin margins.
For young people counting on reliable healthcare (or anyone with family in the industry), these disruptions hit close to home.
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