The global energy disruption triggered by the Iran–US–Israel conflict has begun to impact religious services in India. Its effects were seen at the langar of the famous Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Haryana’s Panchkula.
Only Kadhi-Chawal being served in Mata Mansa Devi Bhandara
According to the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Bhandara Committee Charitable Trust, the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has been severely disrupted, forcing the temple kitchen to partially halt operations. As a result, chapati is not being served at the langar hall that usually serves free meals to thousands of devotees daily. Only Kadhi-Chawal is being distributed to people due to acute shortage of LPG
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel has disrupted global energy supply chains, leading to shortages of LPG that are now being felt in several parts of India. The disruption is largely linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route through which a large share of India's LPG imports pass.
West Asia conflict
This comes as global energy supplies face disruption due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The crisis has impacted around 30 per cent of India's gas supplies, prompting the Union government to take emergency measures.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a gazette notification directing that available gas be diverted from non-priority sectors to essential users.
India currently meets nearly half of its daily natural gas demand of 191 million standard cubic metres per day (mmscmd) through imports. However, with tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, around 60 mmscmd of gas supplies from the Middle East have been affected.
Amid the supply constraints, the Union government has also mandated a 25-day inter-booking period for domestic LPG refills to manage demand and ensure equitable distribution.
The shortage has emerged against the backdrop of global supply disruptions triggered by the widening West Asia conflict. In response, the Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise LPG distribution for households, hospitals and essential services while restricting commercial supply in several regions.
(Input: Umang Sheoran)
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