A debate unfolded in the Karnataka Assembly regarding the scarcity of commercial LPG cylinders, with the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP engaging in sharp exchanges while the government urged the public to limit LPG usage during the ongoing global crisis. Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa assured that domestic consumers would receive at least one LPG cylinder for a 25-day period, emphasizing that domestic supply would not be disrupted.
Muniyappa explained that the supply chain had been impacted by the conflict between Israel and Iran, leading to disruptions in shipments. He highlighted that domestic LPG supply would be given priority, ensuring each family receives a minimum of one cylinder usable for 25 days.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed officials to secure minimum supply to households and advised the public to use LPG judiciously. The issue was raised by Congress MLA K.H. Ranganath, who highlighted the severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders affecting restaurants and small hotels across the state.
