Ranchi, March 11 -- Residents in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi and several other districts are facing significant inconvenience due to a shortage of domestic LPG cylinders. The scarcity, reportedly linked to rising tensions in West Asia affecting supply chains, has led to long queues outside gas agencies as consumers struggle to obtain cylinders.
Since early morning, large numbers of people have been seen standing in line outside LPG agency offices carrying empty cylinders, hoping to secure a refill. The situation has also led to arguments between agency staff and customers as frustration grows over the delayed supply.
Consumers said that LPG agencies generally provide doorstep delivery of cylinders, but due to the ongoing shortage many hous...