With disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting about 30% of India's natural gas imports and a 35% reduction in natural-gas supplies from refineries and petrochemical plants, the government has stepped in.
The Union government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, and the Petroleum Ministry issued a control order directing refineries and petrochemical units to maximize LPG production and make sure households get priority for cooking gas and CNG for vehicles.
Commercial users like hotels will get a bit less than usual, but essential needs are being protected.
Minister Shobha Karandlaje also asked people not to worry about reports of commercial LPG shortages in hotels across some states.
She said different ministries are working together to keep things under control, so there's no need for panic buying.
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