Govt invokes Essential Commodities Act, 1955 for stable gas supply amid LPG shortages. What is it? FAQs answered

The Central government on Tuesday invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 in order to maintain natural gas supplies amid supply shortages due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the order, the supply of natural gas to certain sectors shall be treated as priority. These sectors include Domestic Piped Natural Gas supply,…

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Diners close in Mumbai; Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai restaurants struggle to stay open amid LPG shortage

The hospitality sector has been hit by the sudden shortage of LPG supply amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Restaurant associations have warned that eateries could shut down within days if supplies are not restored. The disruption has already begun affecting operations in Mumbai and Bengaluru, as hotels and restaurants struggle to secure cooking…

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