Pune's Gas Crematoriums Shutdown Amid LPG Shortage
The Pune Municipal Corporation has temporarily closed gas crematoriums due to an LPG shortage caused by a disruption in Middle Eastern exports. Gas components are being prioritized for domestic supply. Electric and wood-fired crematoriums continue to operate to avoid public inconvenience.
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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has temporarily shut down gas crematoriums in response to a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), officials announced on Sunday. The shortage stems from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas's directive to prioritize propane and butane for domestic use as the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts oil and gas exports in the Middle East.
The PMC confirmed that gas crematorium closures commenced on March 5 and will persist until further notice. To minimize public inconvenience, electric crematoriums and wood-fired facilities outfitted with air pollution control systems will continue their operations.
In particular, the Vaikunth crematorium has three gas-fired furnaces temporarily closed, while its five electric furnaces remain available for public use.
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