The closure of the Strait of Hormuz for longer could deepen the worries of the world's fastest-growing economy

NEW DELHI, March 12 (Reuters) - India is securing more liquefied petroleum gas cargoes from new sources such as the United States, Norway, Canada and Russia, besides sources in the Gulf region that remain available,

The scarcity of commercial LPG has emerged after shipments from the Gulf region were disrupted amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. India relies heavily on imports from this region for its LPG requirements.

However, no dry out has been observed so far and refineries have 'adequate inventory' of crude oil, petroleum ministry official said

Reports from several Indian cities show LPG supply stress, with delivery delays, panic bookings, long queues and even wedding caterers switching to firewood as consumers scramble for cylinders

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the central government has reassured citizens that India currently has sufficient supplies of key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, kerosene,

The wedding season has been hit by the crisis as over 25,000 marriages in Pune, Punjab, Chennai, Hyderabad and Madhya Pradesh have been affected.

Escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has affected shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening LPG supplies reaching India

Restaurants in Chennai add an “LPG surcharge” due to gas shortages, while Bhopal eateries switch to induction stoves. Despite government reassurances, thefts and hoarding of LPG cylinders are rising

With days remaining for the start of IPL 2026, concerns have been raised over the logistical and infrastructural challenges amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran tensions.

For India, ensuring the safety of shipping and maintaining steady energy supplies has become a key diplomatic priority as tensions continue in the region.