LPG shortage: Karnataka Minister appeals to people not to panic

BENGALURU: (Mar 16) Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K H Muniyappa on Monday appealed to the public not to panic over the LPG supply situation and urged hotels to switch to electric stoves temporarily, saying the government is taking steps to manage the shortage while ensuring uninterrupted supply to essential services.

The state is facing an LPG refill shortage in the wake of the conflict in West Asia.

Addressing a press conference, the minister said the hotel sector remains an important concern, but alternative arrangements can help tide over the situation.