North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: In West Asia (Middle East) Iran, Israel and America The increasing military tension between the two has started spoiling India’s kitchen budget. In the entire country including Bihar due to disruption in gas supply from the Strait of Hormuz. LPG (LPG) The fear of shortage has deepened.
According to the latest report of March 11, 2026, the Bihar government has directed all the districts to ensure smooth supply of gas in the state and to stop hoarding. SP and DM Instructions have been issued to remain on high alert.
Major reason for the crisis: Tension in the Strait of Hormuz
India meets almost its needs 60% LPG import does, whose 80-90% share Comes through this sea route (Strait of Hormuz). Reasons for a war-like situation between Iran and the US-Israel alliance:
Many international suppliers have stopped supplies by invoking ‘Force Majeure’.
The route of tankers carrying gas has become unsafe.
Shipments coming from Gulf countries (Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar) are being delayed.
Instructions and new rules of Bihar government (Govt Order & Rules)
The government has taken some strict steps to prevent hoarding and panic booking:
25 days gap (Inter-booking Period): Now you will be able to make the next booking of domestic gas cylinder only if the previous cylinder has been booked for at least 25 days Have passed. Earlier this limit was 21 days.
Priority to domestic consumers: The central and state governments have directed refineries to reserve maximum portion of the total production for domestic use.
Checking orders to SP-DM: All District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police have been instructed to conduct surprise checks on the warehouses of gas agencies. If anyone is found doing black marketing or over-rating (charging more than the prescribed price), then he will be prosecuted. ECA (Essential Commodities Act) Strict action will be taken under this.
Crisis on commercial gas: Commercial supplies to hotels and restaurants have been cut, due to which restaurants in many cities of Bihar are on the verge of closure.
Threat to mobile network and internet too?
The impact of LPG crisis is not limited to the kitchen only. Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has warned that backup power (generators) may be affected due to stoppage of commercial gas supply to mobile towers. This may cause disruption in mobile network and internet services in the coming days.
