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36,000 Karnataka households await new LPG connections after West Asia war
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 01:36 AM
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More than 36,000 consumers in Karnataka are on a waiting list for fresh LPG connections, a delay linked to the recent West Asia conflict that has strained gas supplies.
Over 36,000 households across Karnataka have been placed on a waiting list for new LPG connections, officials said. The backlog emerged after the outbreak of the West Asia war, which disrupted international LPG shipments and tightened domestic availability.
The conflict in the region has curtailed imports of liquefied petroleum gas, a commodity that India largely sources from the Middle East. With reduced cargo arrivals, distributors in Karnataka are struggling to meet the surge in demand, leading to prolonged waiting periods for consumers seeking fresh connections.
State authorities have acknowledged the situation and are monitoring supply chains closely. They have urged pending applicants to regularly check the status of their applications through official portals and have hinted at possible allocation adjustments once imports stabilise.
The conflict in the region has curtailed imports of liquefied petroleum gas, a commodity that India largely sources from the Middle East. With reduced cargo arrivals, distributors in Karnataka are struggling to meet the surge in demand, leading to prolonged waiting periods for consumers seeking fresh connections.
State authorities have acknowledged the situation and are monitoring supply chains closely. They have urged pending applicants to regularly check the status of their applications through official portals and have hinted at possible allocation adjustments once imports stabilise.