An association of hotels in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru has cautioned that its members may be forced to shut shop if the crisis surrounding liquified petroleum gas (LPG) prices persists.
The association has voiced strong criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government following a recent hike in the price of the fuel, reports Hindustan Times.
LPG remains a primary energy source used for cooking across many regions of India. The current energy squeeze is linked to significant supply disruptions; India imports the majority of its LPG from the Middle East via the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime route that is effectively closed at present.
