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No halt in Mumbai gas cremations despite LPG crunch, runs on PNG

No halt in Mumbai gas cremations despite LPG crunch, runs on PNG

While gas crematoriums in Pune have halted services due to commercial LPG shortages, Mumbai crematoriums remain unaffected as they rely on piped natural gas (PNG). Officials say gas supply remains stable, though contingency options like electric cremation are available if disruptions occur

11 March,2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarthak Mehta
Mumbai restaurants warn of 60 percent of hotel shutdown risk amid LPG crunch

Mumbai restaurants warn of 60 percent of hotel shutdown risk amid LPG crunch

The ripple effects of the Iran–Israel conflict are now reaching Mumbai’s kitchens as commercial LPG cylinder supplies tighten. Restaurants and small eateries are cutting menus, stopping online deliveries and warning of closures, raising concerns about affordable food access for migrant workers

11 March,2026 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
Will the LPG shortage shut Mumbai restaurant kitchens?

Will the LPG shortage shut Mumbai restaurant kitchens?

Mumbai’s hospitality sector says commercial LPG shortages are beginning to choke restaurant kitchens, with longer refill wait times disrupting daily cooking operations. Industry body AHAR warns some establishments have already shut temporarily as restaurants struggle to secure timely cylinder supplies

11 March,2026 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak Siddiqi
'Steps being taken to boost LPG production, prioritise domestic supply'

'Steps being taken to boost LPG production, prioritise domestic supply'

In a post on social media platform X, the company said LPG availability is being prioritised for households as well as essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. Requests from other non-domestic sectors will be examined by a committee

10 March,2026 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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