Mail News Service
Jamshedpur: The Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has raised serious concerns over the acute shortage of commercial LPG across industrial clusters in the Kolhan region, urging immediate intervention from the district administration.
SCCI President Manav Kedia highlighted that a large number of ancillary units operating in the region depend heavily on commercial LPG as a critical input for production.
These units play a vital role in supplying components and services to major industries such as Tata Motors, Tata Steel and the Railways.
Any disruption in LPG supply, he warned, directly impacts industrial output and supply chains.
Honorary General Secretary Puneet Kauntia noted that irregular LPG supply has severely disrupted production planning for small and medium enterprises.
Several units have been forced to scale down operations, raising concerns over financial losses and potential job cuts.
Echoing similar concerns, Vice President (Industry) Harsh Bankarewal cautioned that prolonged shortages could erode the region’s industrial competitiveness.
He pointed out that industries are already grappling with rising costs and global uncertainties, and the scarcity of a key fuel like LPG is compounding the crisis.
SCCI attributed the shortage partly to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have affected global energy supplies. Although directives have reportedly been issued to increase LPG allocation for commercial consumers, the benefits are yet to be seen on the ground.
The chamber has appealed to the Deputy Commissioners of East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan to prioritise industrial supply and ensure immediate corrective measures.
