23.03.2026 (12:01 PM)

LPG News reports that restaurants in India are facing closures due to a shortage of cooking gas due to the Iran war.

Restaurants across the world’s most populous country are suffering from a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) due to the ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran.

The situation clearly shows how dependent India is on foreign energy imports.

The Indian Restaurant Association has warned that LPG, a key cooking gas, is no longer reaching many restaurants, and some restaurants are even considering temporary closures.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Middle East conflict has not only disrupted global oil exports but also increased energy prices and transportation costs.

India’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LPG), which is used to generate electricity, are also at risk. Qatar, India’s largest gas supplier, suspended gas production last week after Iran attacked oil and gas facilities in the Gulf.

Iran has said it intends to retaliate against the US and Israeli attacks with a long-term impact on the global economy.

India, the world’s second-largest importer of LPG, imports more than half of its LPG, most of which comes from the Middle East.

As global energy prices rise, Indian companies have raised gas prices by about 7 percent, the first increase in a year, and are currently restricting gas distribution.

Last week, the Indian government announced emergency measures to divert gas to priority sectors, including hotels and tourism, Hospitality, like the food service industry, has struggled to get enough gas.

The Indian oil ministry has urged refineries to ramp up LPG production and prioritize domestic consumption due to the current situation in the Middle East.

Currently, hospitals and schools are given priority to receive imported LPG supplies.

The government’s measures have led to a 25 percent increase in domestic LPG production, said Sujatha Sharma, joint secretary in the oil ministry.