Patna, March 13 || A disruption in LPG cylinder supply has triggered panic among consumers across Patna and several other districts of Bihar, affecting households and the hospitality sector.
The situation, which residents link to the war in Iran, has led to shortages and long queues outside gas stations in many parts of the state.
The hospitality industry has been among the worst hit, with reports suggesting that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has almost come to a halt in several areas. Patna alone requires around 4,000-5,000 commercial cylinders daily, but restaurant owners say no fresh supply has reached them in recent days.
As a result, many eateries have either shut down temporarily or drastically reduced their operations.