New Delhi, March 10 -- Good morning!

As tensions in West Asia threaten fuel supplies and push crude prices above $100 a barrel, the government has tightened access to cooking gas. A 25-day lock-in period between LPG cylinder bookings has now been introduced to prevent hoarding and prioritise domestic users.

But what does this mean beyond homes? Industries like ceramics, hotels and restaurants may feel the pinch as supplies tighten. Refineries have also been asked to divert propane and butane, key LPG ingredients, away from petrochemicals and toward cooking gas production.

The urgency is understandable. India imports a large share of its LPG from West Asia, and the closure risks around the Strait of Hormuz have rattled global energy flo...