Gas shortage deepens across India as Shiv Sena slams govt over denial
Srinagar: A severe gas shortage crisis is intensifying across India, with long queues for LPG cylinders, disruption of daily life and growing concerns over supply amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the shortage has affected several states, where people are facing difficulties in accessing domestic gas, forcing many households and businesses to struggle for basic fuel needs. In major cities, including Mumbai, residents have been seen waiting in long lines, often overnight, to obtain gas cylinders.
The crisis has also impacted commercial activities, with reports suggesting that a significant number of eateries and small food businesses have been forced to shut down due to the unavailability of fuel. In some areas, LPG cylinders are allegedly being sold at inflated prices on the black market.
Reports further indicate that authorities in certain regions have deployed security measures at gas storage facilities, while incidents of vehicles transporting cylinders being intercepted have also surfaced, reflecting the severity of the situation.
Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticised the BJP-led government at the Centre and in Maharashtra over what it termed as mishandling of the crisis.
In an editorial published in its mouthpiece “Saamana”, the party accused the government of downplaying the situation despite visible hardships faced by the public. It said that while global fuel disruptions were a reality, the government’s failure to acknowledge the ground situation amounted to poor leadership.
The party said that people across the country were enduring prolonged waiting times for gas supplies, while official statements continued to suggest that the situation remained under control. It termed such claims misleading and called for transparency.
Criticising the authorities, the party remarked that instead of acknowledging the crisis, the government appeared to be shifting responsibility, adding that people should not be left to cope with the situation without clear communication.
