AC Crisis Looms Before Summer: LPG Shortage Fuels Price Hike Concerns
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AC Crisis Looms: LPG Shortage Threatens Summer Cooling, Prices to Soar
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News18•17-03-2026, 13:01
AC Crisis Looms: LPG Shortage Threatens Summer Cooling, Prices to Soar
•AC manufacturers face a severe gas shortage due to West Asia conflicts, impacting LPG and chemical supplies crucial for production.
•India imports 88% of its LPG, largely from West Asia, making geopolitical tensions a major supply chain disruptor.
•LPG is vital for strengthening copper joints and drying powder coating in ACs; petrochemicals are needed for plastic parts.
•Companies like PG Electroplast, Godrej, Epack Durable, and Blue Star report production difficulties, rising costs, and fears of further price hikes (8-10%) on top of existing 5% increases.
•With high summer demand expected and reduced supply, ACs could become expensive and scarce, forcing companies to seek alternative sourcing.
