Mysore/Mysuru: The acute shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and the sharp rise in prices have disrupted businesses across the State, severely affecting street food stalls and small hotels in Mysuru. Several street vendors have shut shop due to the non-availability of gas, while others continue to operate out of compulsion, offering limited menus to regular…
Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the hospitality sector continues to bear the brunt of the disruption in supply of commercial LPG cylinders following the US-Israel war on Iran, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) crematoria near the foot of Chamundi Hill and at ‘K’ Block in Kuvempunagar currently have adequate stock of cylinders to keep the facilities running….
Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that some vested interests were indulged in hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders for creation of artificial shortage, former Minister and senior JD(S) leader S.R. Mahesh urged the State Government to take stringent action against such unscrupulous elements. Addressing a press meet at a private hotel here yesterday, Mahesh asserted that as…
Resorts, homestay operators adapt to alternative modes Mysore/Mysuru: The disruption in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has hit the hospitality sector hard, forcing resorts and homestays to turn to alternative methods to keep their kitchens running. Many resort and homestay operators have begun preparing food using traditional hearths and firewood in open spaces as…
Many industries reduce employee work shifts from three to two Mysore/Mysuru: A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has pushed several industrial units in Mysuru to the brink of closure, raising concerns over the livelihood of workers employed in these factories. Industries dependent on heating processes, including carton box manufacturing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, snack production and fabrication,…
Commercial LPG cylinders sold in black market for Rs. 4,000 per unit Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has been severely disrupted in Mysuru, distribution of domestic LPG cylinders remains unaffected, according to Manteswamy, Joint Director (JD) of the Food and Civil Supplies Department. Clarifying the situation, Manteswamy said cylinders booked by…
Mysore/Mysuru: A surge in phone calls from customers trying to book domestic LPG cylinders has crippled the centralised servers of oil and gas companies, distributors said, attributing the disruption to panic bookings. Consumers attempting to book cylinders through their mobile phones reported being unable to connect to the booking servers, receiving continuous busy tones or…
Hotels, eateries, fast-food outlets stare at shutdown Mysore/Mysuru: Hotels and restaurants, eateries and fast-food outlets in Mysuru are facing a severe crisis following disruption in the supply of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders used for cooking. According to hotel industry representatives, Government-run oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.,…
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…
Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran that has triggered a global oil crisis, public sector oil marketing companies have increased the prices of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders with effect from last midnight. This is the second revision in domestic LPG prices in less than a year. The…
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