Despite signs of stabilisation in domestic LPG supply, the food and beverage (F&B) industry across India continues to face an acute shortage of commercial cylinders. As black market prices surge and restaurants grapple with disrupted operations, authorities are pushing states and Union Territories to accelerate the transition to piped natural gas (PNG) and expand city gas networks to ease the pressure.Despite signs of stabilisation in domestic LPG supply, the food and beverage (F&B) industry across India continues to face an acute shortage of commercial cylinders. As black market prices surge and restaurants grapple with disrupted operations, authorities are pushing states and Union Territories to accelerate the transition to piped natural gas (PNG) and expand city gas networks to ease the pressure.
LPG shortage squeezes food industry as black market thrives and cylinder prices soar
