LPG Crisis Hits Punjab: Commercial Cylinders Scarce, Sold in Black Market; 10,000 Weddings at Risk

March 11, 2026 3:06 PM

LPG Crisis Hits Punjab: Commercial Cylinders Scarce, Sold in Black Market; 10,000 Weddings at Risk

Mohali: March 11, 2026
Middle East war’s fallout reached Punjab homes and businesses. Commercial LPG supply nearly halted statewide—only 2-3 days stock left. ~10,000 upcoming weddings face crisis with catering arrangements threatened.

Black Market Boom & Skyrocketing Prices

Supply crunch fueled black marketing. Jalandhar/other cities: Commercial cylinders jumped from ₹1,600 (10 days ago) to ₹3,500. Dhabas/restaurants forced to buy at premium; some switched to diesel stoves.

District-Wise Situation

District	Status
Jalandhar	Severe commercial shortage; households limited to 1 booking/month
Ludhiana/Ferozepur	Servers down, booking lines jammed—domestic supply stalled
Amritsar	Commercial halted; Sri Harmandir Sahib langar unaffected (daily quota requested)

Govt Claims vs Reality

Food Supply Officer Sartaj Singh Cheema claims no domestic issues. Punjab Hotel & Restaurant Association chief Amarvir Singh warns: No solution in 24-48 hrs = hotels/weddings shutdown. Vidhan Sabha saw major uproar.