LPG crisis: Karnataka industries seek temporary power tariff relief
Industries across Karnataka are having a tough week, thanks to a major shortage of commercial LPG cylinders.
The root cause? Ongoing global supply chain issues linked to the Iran conflict.
Since domestic needs are coming first, factories and businesses aren't getting enough gas, leading to production slowdowns and unexpected shutdowns.
FKCCI warns of cascading effects
Fabrication and metal processing units are some of the hardest hit: about 30% of Peenya's factories are struggling, and Mysuru-based Huli had to pause operations after running out of LPG for its boilers.
The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) is now stepping in, highlighting how even hotels are affected.
They're pushing for temporary power tariff relief for those switching to electric cooking, while also warning that switching fuels could drive up costs for everyone involved.