Switch to PNG if available or lose LPG supply: Govt’s order to households amid shortage concerns aims to prioritize limited LPG resources, urging consumers to shift to piped natural gas for uninterrupted supply and better energy management.

The LPG crisis hit Thane in Maharashtra, over 800 hotels and restaurants face possible shutdown as commercial gas supply shortages linked to the West Asia conflict disrupt daily operations, raising concerns for the city’s hospitality sector and thousands of workers.