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LPG Shortage Cripples Kolkata Eateries; Owners Demand Urgent Govt Aid

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News18•10-03-2026, 20:45

LPG Shortage Cripples Kolkata Eateries; Owners Demand Urgent Govt Aid

•Kolkata restaurants face severe commercial LPG shortage due to West Asia crisis and government gas reallocation.
•National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) warns of widespread closures; 40% of Kolkata eateries already disrupted.
•Supply "completely dried up" on Tuesday, prompting urgent calls for intervention from Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
•Industry leaders emphasize availability over price, exploring alternatives like induction cookers.
•The crisis threatens 5 lakh establishments, 8 million jobs, and daily meals for citizens across India.

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