LPG Crisis in India Live Updates Authorities have recovered 524 stolen LPG cylinders worth over Rs 17 lakh in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, and arrested seven individuals in connection with the theft. The police detained Jawed, Amir, Hrithik, and Sumit during a patrol near a gas godown on Gwalior Road. A handgun and cartridges were also seized from the accused. Amir is a resident of Samthar, while the others are from Premnagar. During questioning, it was revealed that Hrithik and Jawed had planned to steal a truckload of LPG cylinders to settle an old debt of the truck owner. They had struck a deal with Amir, who worked at Shiv Gas Agency in Samthar, to sell the cylinders for Rs 13 lakh. In response to the ongoing LPG crisis, the Centre has urged households and businesses to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) where possible. Officials stated that nearly 60 lakh households located near PNG networks could easily shift to piped connections, which would help reduce pressure on LPG cylinder demand. Commercial establishments facing supply disruptions were also encouraged to approach city gas distribution companies. India relies heavily on imports for LPG supplies, with over 60% sourced from overseas. Most shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen disruptions due to military tensions in the region. Despite these disruptions, the government assured that domestic consumers would continue to receive priority. LPG production has been increased by 30% since early March to compensate for delays in imports. However, the crisis has already begun affecting commercial users. Distribution of 19-kg commercial cylinders was briefly suspended when the crisis intensified and later resumed in limited quantities.#strait_of_hormuz #amir #shiv_gas_agency #jawed #sumit
