Ludhiana, March 18 -- Amid supply delays and stricter curbs on LPG distribution triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel, the food and civil supplies department has launched a crackdown across the city to curb violations and ensure domestic supply. The government has prioritised household consumers while sharply restricting commercial cylinder distribution, even as reports of overcharging, illegal hoarding and misuse of domestic cylinders surface from multiple parts of the city.

Officials said inspections are being carried out by enforcement (EFOS) teams to ensure LPG agencies strictly comply with norms, particularly to prevent the diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders for commercial us...