Bengaluru: Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K.H. Muniyappa has reassured the public that there is no need for panic over the supply of domestic LPG cylinders despite disruptions.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru this morning after holding a meeting with officials, Muniyappa said shipping routes had been affected due to the conflict, leading to interruptions in supply. As a temporary measure, domestic consumers would receive one LPG cylinder every 25 days. “There is no cause for worry,” he said.

He noted that the State requires around 50,000 commercial cylinders every day and nearly 5,000 metric tonnes of domestic LPG. Even rural households depend on LPG cylinders for cooking, he said.

Muniyappa explained that the current shortage had arisen because India imports a significant quantity of LPG from the Middle East. “If the war stops, there will be no problem. If it continues, the difficulties will remain. Cylinders should be used only when necessary,” he advised.

He added that while domestic LPG supply would continue, distribution of commercial cylinders used by hotels and wedding halls was facing challenges. “We will hold discussions and decide how much supply can be managed,” he said.