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India turns cow dung into biogas to beat cooking gas shortages

India turns cow dung into biogas to beat cooking gas shortages

As cooking gas shortages bite amid global events, villagers in Uttar Pradesh are switching to biogas made from cow dung. The homegrown fuel helps run household kitchens and also produces useful fertilizer. With government backing tied to carbon neutrality targets, the small rural shift is gaining traction as a practical, sustainable energy alternative.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal says LPG shortage barely affected orders across its platform

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal says LPG shortage barely affected orders across its platform

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has played down fears that India’s recent LPG shortage hurt the company. He said any disruptions were localized and that customers naturally shifted to other restaurants on the platform, keeping overall demand resilient. The comments aim to reassure investors about Zomato’s Q1FY27 performance despite ongoing supply chain concerns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026

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IGL plans to cut PNG pressure for restaurants sparking fears of longer cooking times

IGL plans to cut PNG pressure for restaurants sparking fears of longer cooking times

Indrapastha Gas Limited has proposed reducing piped natural gas pressure to 1 bar for industrial users, aiming to reduce wastage and protect regular supply. But restaurant operators worry the lower pressure may slow cooking. The proposal lands as Delhi already faces LPG shortages, adding pressure on eateries relying on gas for daily operations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Pashupati Advani warns India faces LPG crunch and IT job losses amid widening earnings gap

Pashupati Advani warns India faces LPG crunch and IT job losses amid widening earnings gap

Market veteran Pashupati Advani says India’s rally may be fragile, pointing to unresolved risks like disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz that could affect oil and LNG imports. He also flags a near-term LPG crunch and growing pressure on IT jobs, citing visa curbs, AI disruption, and stagnant hiring—calling it a potential earnings shock.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
MSMEs warn of job losses as LPG shortage hits fuel supply and costs

MSMEs warn of job losses as LPG shortage hits fuel supply and costs

The Association of Indian Entrepreneurs has warned that an LPG shortage could trigger job losses across the MSME sector. It has urged both the central and state governments to step in urgently, asking for direct LPG supply support and a temporary reduction in fuel duties to ease operating costs and prevent business disruptions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
West Asia war threatens India 334 billion F and B industry with LPG shock and closures

West Asia war threatens India 334 billion F and B industry with LPG shock and closures

The West Asia conflict is hitting India’s fast-moving food and beverage sector, especially small eateries, as LPG shortages and supply disruptions pile up. Many businesses are adjusting menus, trimming operating hours, and in extreme cases shutting down to avoid massive losses. The war’s spillover is turning everyday cooking fuel scarcity into a serious economic threat for local restaurants.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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