New Delhi, April 7 -- The West Asia war has triggered supply-side issues with LPG (cooking gas) in India, causing panic among households despite the government's constant reassurances of adequate stocks.

A major factor in the supply disruption is the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy corridor. Uncertainty in this shipping route has constrained supply and driven up costs worldwide, contributing to the recent rise in commercial LPG prices.

The government has hiked the cost of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders amid supply disruptions.

The price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder was first increased by Rs.144 in March, followed by another hike of about Rs.200 on 1 April. The price of a 14.2 kg domestic cooking gas cylinder ros...