Graveyard Gas Seizure Shocks Hyderabad Amidst LPG Crisis
In Hyderabad, authorities seized 414 cooking-gas canisters at a graveyard amid an LPG shortage due to Middle East conflicts. Over 2,600 raids were conducted nationwide to curb illegal sales, with 700 cylinders confiscated. India, heavily reliant on Middle Eastern LPG, is exploring energy alternatives.
Indian authorities have intensified crackdowns as LPG shortages intensify due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a graveyard in Hyderabad, police seized 414 cooking-gas canisters hidden by those attempting to capitalize on black market prices.
Hyderabad police acted swiftly, revealing a plot involving the illegal sale of commercial and domestic canisters at inflated prices. The graveyard find was part of a national sweep, with 2,600 raids revealing 700 additional cylinders.
Sujata Sharma from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed the government's commitment to ensuring stable supply, with efforts to diversify energy sources onto alternatives such as kerosene and biogas.
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