Gas Shortages Linked to Iran-US Tensions Disrupt Maharashtra Industries

Industrial sectors in Maharashtra, including Jalgaon's gold jewellery industry and Dombivli's MIDC chemical and textile units, are facing severe disruptions due to a shortage of commercial gas and piped natural gas. The shortage, linked to escalating Iran-US geopolitical tensions, has drastically reduced production, with many artisans and factories nearing shutdown. The crisis coincides with increased demand during the wedding season and stricter pollution norms, affecting both manufacturing processes and daily operations like cooking fuel availability.