India’s LPG supply chain has come under stress after rising tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Reports of long queues outside gas agencies, delays in cylinder deliveries, and restaurant closures have raised concerns about a cooking gas shortage. While the government says there is no overall shortage and calls the panic “demand-driven,” commercial LPG sales have been restricted to prioritize household consumption.