Chennai, April 1 (IANS) A sharp increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices has come into effect in Chennai from April 1, raising concerns among traders and consumers about a likely surge in food prices across the city.As part of the monthly price revision carried out by oil marketing companies, the cost of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 203. The price has risen from Rs 2,043.50 to Rs 2,246.50, marking a significant jump that directly impacts businesses dependent on bulk…
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Chandigarh, March 30 (IANS) Punjab Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said a massive Rs 200 crore turnover evasion racket in the hospitality sector has been exposed. With 882 establishments already under the scanner and Rs 2.02 crore recovered so far, Cheema said the investigation is rapidly expanding and the total evasion could surge to nearly Rs 500 crore as more data is analysed. Flagging how major urban centres like Mohali, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana have emerged as key …
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that it has allowed another 20 per cent allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories (UTs), which would take overall allocation to 50 per cent (including 10 per cent allocation based on ease of doing reforms for PNG expansion).This additional 20 per cent allocation will be given on priority to sectors like restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens, food processing/dairy, subsidised canteens/outlets run by state gov…
Patna, March 18 (IANS) The district administration in Patna has intensified its crackdown on the black marketing of LPG cylinders, with District Magistrate Thiyagarajan S.M. warning of strict action against offenders.Addressing the media, the DM said continuous raids are being conducted against individuals and establishments involved in the illegal use and storage of domestic LPG cylinders.He asserted that the administration is committed to ensuring an uninterrupted supply of gas to households a…
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa on Wednesday informed the Legislative Council that the state is facing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and urged hotel owners and other commercial users to cooperate for a week until fresh supplies arrive.The minister said that only a limited number of commercial cooking gas cylinders can currently be supplied to hotels, restaurants, industries, and dhabas due to restrictions and supply issues.Muniyappa s…
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) A growing shortage of cooking gas cylinders is beginning to disrupt daily life in Chennai, forcing several restaurants, bakeries and tea shops to scale down operations or switch to alternative cooking methods such as firewood and electric stoves. The crisis is not limited to commercial LPG cylinders; domestic cooking gas supplies have also been affected. Industry sources say the shortage is linked to disruptions in fuel supply chains caused by the ongoing conflict in Wes…
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at the State Secretariat in Chennai to assess the potential impact of the ongoing US–Iran conflict on the State and to formulate appropriate response measures. The meeting focused on the possible economic and logistical consequences of the conflict, particularly disruptions in the supply of petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which could affect households, businesses …
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday urged its members to reduce LPG consumption by focusing on menus that require lower gas usage or shorter cooking cycles and also look at electric gadgets as alternatives for cooking wherever feasible.”The ongoing geopolitical developments have led to severe disruption in the supply chain of commercial LPG. If the situation escalates further and availability tightens significantly, the restaurant industry ma…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Department on Tuesday issued a Government Resolution (GR) allowing restaurants, hotels, and orchestra bars across the state to remain open until 5:00 AM for the New Year. The government resolution, dated December 30, 2025, aims to streamline the annual permission process and accommodate the high demand during the year-end holiday season.According to the resolution, the relaxation of operating hours applies to December 31 (New Year’s Eve). On these days, e…